Cheiramiona akermani

Cheiramiona akermani is a species of spider in the family Cheiracanthiidae. It is a KwaZulu-Natal endemic originally described from Pietermaritzburg.

Distribution

The species is found at elevations from 416-623 m above sea level.

Habitat

This species is a free-living plant dweller that constructs silk retreats in rolled-up leaves. It has been sampled from the Savanna Biome.

Conservation

The species is listed as Data Deficient because more sampling is needed to collect females and determine its full range. It is protected in Oribi [Gorge Nature Reserve].