Cheiramiona paradisus


Cheiramiona paradisus is a species of spider in the family Cheiracanthiidae. It is a southern African endemic described from Paradise, Ngotshe in KwaZulu-Natal.

Distribution

The species is recorded from six provinces in South Africa at elevations from 5-1362 m above sea level.

Habitat

This species is a free-living plant dweller sampled from a wide range of habitats. It has been sampled from the Fynbos, Forest, Grassland, Indian Ocean Coastal Belt, Savanna and Thicket biomes. The species has also been found in macadamia orchards.

Conservation

Due to its wide geographical range, the species is listed as Least Concern. It is protected in more than 10 protected areas.