Cheiracanthium angolense


Cheiracanthium angolense is a species of spider in the family Cheiracanthiidae. It is a southern African endemic originally described from Angola and is known from three southern African countries.

Distribution

In South Africa, the species is recorded from two provinces at elevations from 677-1146 m above sea level.

Habitat

This species is a free-living plant dweller that constructs silk retreats in rolled-up leaves. Specimens were collected by sweeping mixed grass in the Savanna Biome.

Conservation

Due to its wide geographical range, it is listed as Least Concern. The species is protected in Blouberg Nature Reserve.