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Cheiracanthium angolense
Species of spider From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Cheiracanthium angolense is a species of spider in the family Cheiracanthiidae. It is a southern African endemic originally described from Angola and is known from three southern African countries.[1][2]
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Distribution
In South Africa, the species is recorded from two provinces at elevations from 677-1146 m above sea level.[2]
Habitat
This species is a free-living plant dweller that constructs silk retreats in rolled-up leaves. Specimens were collected by sweeping mixed grass in the Savanna Biome.[2]
Conservation
Due to its wide geographical range, it is listed as Least Concern. The species is protected in Blouberg Nature Reserve.[2]
References
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