Spiroctenus pectiniger

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Spiroctenus pectiniger is a species of spider in the family Bemmeridae. It is endemic to the Western Cape province of South Africa.[1]

Phylum:Arthropoda
Subphylum:Chelicerata
Class:Arachnida
Order:Araneae
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Mygalomorphae
Family: Bemmeridae
Genus: Spiroctenus
Species:
S. pectiniger
Binomial name
Spiroctenus pectiniger
(Simon, 1903)
Synonyms
  • Ctenonemus pectiniger Simon, 1903
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Distribution

Spiroctenus pectiniger is known only from the type locality at Matjiesfontein.[2]

Habitat

The species inhabits the Fynbos Biome and constructs burrows leading into a larger chamber, out of which two side burrows branch.[2] The entrance has silk lining slightly spread out on the soil surface, made flush with the surface or forming a very short turret covered with bits of plant material.

Description

See also: Glossary of spider terms

Spiroctenus pectiniger is known only from juvenile specimens.[3] The carapace is almost glabrous. The anterior median and lateral eyes are subequal in size. The labium bears 4-5 cuspules.[3]

Conservation

The species is listed as Data Deficient for taxonomic reasons, as only juveniles are known and more sampling is needed to collect adults and determine the species range.[2]

References

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