Xerophaeus coruscus
Species of spider
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Xerophaeus coruscus is a species of spider in the family Gnaphosidae.[2] It occurs in Africa and is commonly known as the Tanzania mouse ground spider.[3]
| Tanzania Mouse Ground Spider | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Gnaphosidae |
| Genus: | Xerophaeus |
| Species: | X. coruscus |
| Binomial name | |
| Xerophaeus coruscus | |
Distribution
Xerophaeus coruscus is recorded from Ethiopia, Tanzania, South Africa, and Yemen. In South Africa, it is known only from the Eastern Cape.[3]
Habitat and ecology
The species inhabits the Thicket biome at an altitude of 1333 m above sea level. Xerophaeus coruscus are free-living ground dwellers.[3]
Description
Conservation
Xerophaeus coruscus is listed as Least Concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute due to its wide geographic range in Africa. There are no significant threats to the species.[3]
