Clubiona capensis

Clubiona capensis is a species of spider in the family Clubionidae. It is endemic to the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.^[2]

Cape Short Legged Sac Spider
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Subphylum:	Chelicerata
Class:	Arachnida
Order:	Araneae
Infraorder:	Araneomorphae
Family:	Clubionidae
Genus:	Clubiona
Species:	C. capensis
Binomial name
Clubiona capensis Simon, 1897[1]

Distribution

Clubiona capensis is known only from the type locality of Port Elizabeth at an elevation of 154 m. The area has been severely transformed for urban development.^[3]

Habitat

The species is a free-living plant dweller found in the Thicket biome. Urban development has significantly impacted its natural habitat.^[3]

Conservation

The species is listed as Data Deficient for taxonomic reasons. The status remains obscure and more sampling is needed to collect females and determine the species' range. The original habitat is threatened by loss due to urbanization.^[3]