Loxosceles makapanensis
species of spider
Loxosceles makapanensis is a species of spider in the family Sicariidae. It is endemic to Limpopo province of South Africa.
Distribution
Loxosceles makapanensis is known only from two localities in Makapan Valley, Limpopo province, at altitudes ranging from 1404 to 1911 m above sea level.
Habitat and ecology
The species is a ground dweller collected from caves in the Savanna biome.
Description
Conservation
Loxosceles makapanensis is listed as Data Deficient due to taxonomic reasons. The species is known only from two localities in Makapan Valley and its status remains obscure. More sampling is needed to collect males and determine the species' range.
Etymology
The specific name makapanensis refers to the Makapan Valley where the species was discovered.
Taxonomy
The species was described by Leon N. Lotz in 2017 from the Ficus Cave in Makapan Valley. It is known only from females, with males remaining to be discovered.
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