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Cheiracanthium minshullae

Species of spider From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Cheiracanthium minshullae is a species of spider in the family Cheiracanthiidae. [1] It is a southern African endemic described from Zimbabwe and known from three southern African countries.[2]

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Distribution

In South Africa, the species is recorded from KwaZulu-Natal at elevations from 5-140 m above sea level.[2]

Habitat

This species is a free-living plant dweller that constructs silk retreats in rolled-up leaves. Some specimens were collected with malaise traps and by beating trees. It has been sampled from the Savanna Biome.[2]

Conservation

Due to its wide geographical range, it is listed as Least Concern. The species is protected in Ndumo Game Reserve and iSimangaliso Wetland Park.[2]

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