Xerophaeus rostratus
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| Graaff Reinet Mouse Ground Spider | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Gnaphosidae |
| Genus: | Xerophaeus |
| Species: | X. rostratus |
| Binomial name | |
| Xerophaeus rostratus | |
Xerophaeus rostratus is a species of spider in the family Gnaphosidae.[2] It is endemic to South Africa and is commonly known as the Graaff Reinet mouse ground spider.[3]
Xerophaeus rostratus is recorded from three South African provinces: the Free State, Eastern Cape, and Gauteng.[3]