Theuma capensis
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| Cape Theuma Long Spinnered Ground Spider | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Prodidomidae |
| Genus: | Theuma |
| Species: | T. capensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Theuma capensis | |
Theuma capensis is a species of spider in the family Prodidomidae.[2] It is a southern African endemic commonly known as the Cape Theuma long spinnered ground spider.[3]
Theuma capensis occurs in Botswana and South Africa.[3]
In South Africa, it is recorded from Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape, and Western Cape, with notable locations including Erfenis Dam Nature Reserve, Tembe Elephant Park, Namaqua National Park, Anysberg Nature Reserve, De Hoop Nature Reserve, Cederberg Wilderness Area, Bontebok National Park, and Robben Island.[3]
Habitat and ecology
Description
Conservation
Theuma capensis is listed as Least Concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute due to its wide geographical range.[3] There are no significant threats to the species, and it is protected in more than ten protected areas.[3]
