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Rotundrela orbiculata
Species of spider From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Rotundrela orbiculata is a species of spider in the family Zodariidae.[2] It is endemic to the Western Cape province of South Africa and is commonly known as the Cederberg Rotundrela zodariid spider.[3]
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Distribution
Rotundrela orbiculata is found in the Cederberg region of the Western Cape, with records from Cederberg Wilderness Area, Clanwilliam, and Pakhuis Pass.[3]
Habitat
The species inhabits the Fynbos biome at altitudes ranging from 78 to 1,530 m above sea level.[3]
Description
Both sexes of Rotundrela orbiculata are known. Males have a total length of 5.40 mm with a reddish brown carapace and orange chelicerae. The abdomen displays a pale pattern on a dark background with distinctive kidney-shaped patches and rounded spots. Females reach 6.24 mm in total length with an orange carapace and sternum that have dark rims.[1]
Ecology
Rotundrela orbiculata are free-running ground-dwelling spiders that are collected from litter and occasionally with pitfall traps.[3]
Conservation
The species is considered Rare due to its small restricted distribution range. It receives protection in the Cederberg Wilderness Area.[3]
References
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