Bianor eximius


Bianor eximius is a species of spider in the family Salticidae. It is found in southern Africa and is commonly known as the Maputaland Bianor jumping spider.

Distribution

Bianor eximius is found in Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe. In South Africa, the species is recorded only from KwaZulu-Natal Province.

Habitat and ecology

The species is rare and has been collected from leaf litter, grass tussocks and low shrubs at altitudes ranging from 47 to 405 m in the Savanna Biome.

Conservation

Bianor eximius is listed as Least Concern due to its wide geographical range in southern Africa. In South Africa, it is protected in Ndumo [Game Reserve], Ophathe Game Reserve and Tembe Elephant Park. There are no known threats to the species.