Cheiramiona ferrumfontis


Cheiramiona ferrumfontis is a species of spider in the family Cheiracanthiidae. It is a South African endemic described from Yzerfontein.

Distribution

The species is known from two provinces at elevations from 7-1071 m above sea level.

Habitat

This species is a free-living plant dweller that was collected from under plants, in pitfall traps and on wild herbs. It has been sampled from the Desert, Succulent Karoo and Fynbos biomes.

Conservation

Due to its wide geographical range, it is listed as Least Concern. The species is protected in three protected areas: Richtersveld Transfrontier National Park, Augrabies National Park and Jacobs Bay Nature Reserve.