Xerophaeus spoliator
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| Hanover Mouse Ground Spider | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Gnaphosidae |
| Genus: | Xerophaeus |
| Species: | X. spoliator |
| Binomial name | |
| Xerophaeus spoliator | |
Xerophaeus spoliator is a species of spider in the family Gnaphosidae.[2] It occurs in southern Africa and is commonly known as the Hanover mouse ground spider.[3]
Xerophaeus spoliator is recorded from Namibia and South Africa. In South Africa, it is known from five provinces: the Free State, Limpopo, Northern Cape, North West, and Western Cape.[3]
Habitat and ecology
Description
Conservation
Xerophaeus spoliator is listed as Least Concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute due to its wide geographic range. The species is protected in Augrabies National Park and there are no significant threats.[3]
