Cheiramiona saniensis


Cheiramiona saniensis is a species of spider in the family Cheiracanthiidae. It is a South African KwaZulu-Natal endemic described from Sani Pass.

Distribution

The species is presently known only from a few localities in western parts of KwaZulu-Natal at elevations from 1111-2985 m above sea level, along the border with Lesotho.

Habitat

This species is a free-living plant dweller collected in pit traps and by hand under low-growing plants in mountain grassland in the Grassland Biome.

Conservation

Despite having a relatively restricted distribution, this species can survive in transformed habitats and is therefore listed as Least Concern. It is protected in Cathedral Peak Nature Reserve and Injasuti Nature Reserve.