Xerophaeus patricki
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| Mozambique Mouse Ground Spider | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Gnaphosidae |
| Genus: | Xerophaeus |
| Species: | X. patricki |
| Binomial name | |
| Xerophaeus patricki | |
Xerophaeus patricki is a species of spider in the family Gnaphosidae.[2] It occurs in southern Africa and is commonly known as the Mozambique mouse ground spider.[3]
Xerophaeus patricki is recorded from Mozambique and South Africa. In South Africa, it is known from Gauteng and Limpopo.[3]
Habitat and ecology
Description
Conservation
Xerophaeus patricki is listed as Least Concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute due to its wide range in southern Africa. There are no significant threats to the species.[3]
