Trichothyse hortensis
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| Namibia Trichothyse Ground Spider | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Gnaphosidae |
| Genus: | Trichothyse |
| Species: | T. hortensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Trichothyse hortensis | |
Trichothyse hortensis is a spider species in the family Gnaphosidae.[2] It occurs in southern Africa and is commonly known as the Namibia Trichothyse ground spider. This species is the type species of the genus Trichothyse.
Trichothyse hortensis is found in Namibia and South Africa. In South Africa, it occurs in two provinces, Free State and Gauteng. The species occurs at altitudes ranging from 1,218 to 1,375 m above sea level.[3]
Habitat and ecology
The species is a free-living ground dweller found in Grassland, Nama Karoo, and Savanna biomes. It inhabits various protected areas including nature reserves and game reserves.[3]
Description
Conservation
Trichothyse hortensis is listed as Least Concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute due to its wide range across two countries. The species is protected in five protected areas, Tussen die Riviere Nature Reserve, Kalkfontein Dam Nature Reserve, Naval Hill Nature Reserve, Sandveld Nature Reserve, and Amanzi Game Reserve.[3]
