Capobula


Capobula is a genus of southern African spiders in the family Trachelidae. The type species was first described by Eugène Simon from a juvenile found in South Africa. It was placed with Orthobula for several morphological similarities, including a large sclerite beneath the abdomen and spines behind several of the legs. After a more thorough examination in 2021, including both male and female adults, enough distinctive features were found in the holotype and several other newly discovered species to warrant a new genus.

Distribution

All described species are endemic to South Africa.

Species

, this genus includes five species:Capobula capensis Haddad, Jin, Platnick & Booysen, 2021 – South AfricaCapobula infimaSouth Africa Capobula montana Haddad, Jin, Platnick & Booysen, 2021 – South Africa, LesothoCapobula neethlingi Haddad, Jin, Platnick & Booysen, 2021 – South AfricaCapobula ukhahlamba Haddad, Jin, Platnick & Booysen, 2021 – South Africa