Araegeus mimicus


Araegeus mimicus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is endemic to South Africa and is commonly known as the Makapan Araegeus jumping spider.

Distribution

Araegeus mimicus is found only in South Africa, where it is known only from Makapan in the Limpopo province.

Habitat and ecology

The species was sampled from a cave in the Savanna Biome at an altitude of 1038 m.

Conservation

The species is listed as Data Deficient for taxonomic reasons. Placement of the species is problematic, as it has never been recollected or redescribed.

Taxonomy

Araegeus mimicus was described by Eugène Simon in 1901 from Makapan in Limpopo. The species has not been revised and is known only from the female.