Caesetius politus


Caesetius politus is a species of spider in the family Zodariidae. It is endemic to South Africa. The species is considered a probable nomen dubium as it is known only from juvenile specimens.

Distribution

Caesetius politus is known only from Makapansgat in Limpopo province, South Africa.

Habitat

The type locality is situated in the Savanna biome at an altitude of 1417 m above sea level.

Description

Known only from a juvenile specimen. The carapace and chelicerae are pale brown, while the sternum and legs are yellow. The opisthosoma dorsum is grey with a series of seven chevrons in front of the spinnerets, mottled sides, and a pale venter with two longitudinal dark stripes. The description resembles that of Caesetius inflatus.

Ecology

Caesetius politus are presumed to be free-living ground-dwellers like other members of the genus.

Conservation

The species is listed as Data Deficient due to insufficient knowledge about its habitat, distribution, and threats. More sampling is needed to collect adult specimens and determine the species' true range.