Chumma foliata

Chumma foliata is a species of spider in the genus Chumma. It is endemic to the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

Distribution

Chumma foliata is found in the Amatola Mountains near Hogsback in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

Habitat

This species is a free-living hunter that was sampled in high numbers by hand from grass tussocks in alpine Grassland and Fynbos biomes at an elevation of 1272 meters above sea level.

Description

Chumma foliata is known from both males and females. Like other members of the genus, it has the characteristic flat carapace and spiny-backed appearance with a structural dorsal scutum.

Conservation

Chumma foliata is listed as Data Deficient. The species is known from 16 specimens collected from a restricted area around the type locality. More sampling is needed to determine the species' full range and conservation status.