Theridion bradyanum

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Phylum:Arthropoda
Subphylum:Chelicerata
Class:Arachnida
Order:Araneae
Simonstown Theridion comb-foot spider
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Araneomorphae
Family: Theridiidae
Genus: Theridion
Species:
T. bradyanum
Binomial name
Theridion bradyanum
Strand, 1907[1]

Theridion bradyanum is a species of spider in the family Theridiidae.[1] It is endemic to South Africa and is commonly known as the Simonstown Theridion comb-foot spider.[2]

Theridion bradyanum is found only in South Africa.[1] It is known from the Western Cape at Simonstown.[2]

Habitat and ecology

This species builds a conical retreat of twigs and leaves in its three-dimensional labyrinth web. It has been recorded from the Fynbos biome at 125 m altitude.[2]

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Conservation

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