Setaphis browni
Species of spider
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Setaphis browni is a species of spider in the family Gnaphosidae.[2] It has a very wide distribution throughout Africa to northern Pakistan and India.[3]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Gnaphosidae |
| Genus: | Setaphis |
| Species: | S. browni |
| Binomial name | |
| Setaphis browni (Tucker, 1923)[1] | |
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Distribution
Setaphis browni is found from southern and central Africa to northern Pakistan and India.[2]
In South Africa, it is widespread through seven provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Northern Cape, North West, Mpumalanga, and Western Cape. Notable locations include Fauresmith, National Botanical Gardens in Bloemfontein, Ndumo Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, and Swartberg Nature Reserve.[3]
Habitat and ecology
Description
Conservation
Setaphis browni is listed as Least Concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute due to its wide range.[3] The species is protected in more than ten protected areas and faces no significant threats.
