Cheiracanthium foordi

Cheiracanthium foordi is a species of spider in the family Cheiracanthiidae. It is a Limpopo endemic described from Marakele National Park.

Etymology

The species is named after South African arachnologist Stefan Hendrik Foord.

Distribution

The species is found at approximately 1200 m above sea level.

Habitat

This species is a free-living plant dweller that was sampled from open woodland in the Savanna Biome.

Conservation

The species is listed as Data Deficient because more sampling is needed to collect males and determine its full range. It is protected in Marakele National Park.