Stasimopus patersonae
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| Stasimopus patersonae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Mygalomorphae |
| Family: | Stasimopidae |
| Genus: | Stasimopus |
| Species: | S. patersonae |
| Binomial name | |
| Stasimopus patersonae Hewitt, 1913[1] | |
Stasimopus patersonae is a species of spider in the family Stasimopidae.[2] It is endemic to South Africa.[3]
The species is named after Paterson, though the specific individual referenced is not detailed in available sources.
Distribution
Stasimopus patersonae is endemic to the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It is found at Alicedale, Perseverance Uitenhage Road in Port Elizabeth, and Redhouse. The species occurs at altitudes ranging from 5 to 311 m above sea level.[3]
Habitat and ecology
Description
Stasimopus patersonae is known from both sexes. Females have a carapace and appendages that are very dark brown, almost black, with the abdomen fuscous and lower surfaces dark brown. The patch of red spinules on patella IV is not very large, being conspicuous over about half the segment, though scattered spines extend almost to the distal margin.[3]
