Chumma gastroperforata

Chumma gastroperforata is a species of spider in the genus Chumma. It is endemic to South Africa, occurring in both the Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces.

Distribution

Chumma gastroperforata has been recorded from several localities across two provinces: in the Eastern Cape at Tsitsikamma National Park, and in the Western Cape at Diepwalle Forest Station, Gondwana Game Reserve, Humansdorp Witelsbos, and Prince Albert.

Habitat

This species is a free-living hunter frequently collected from pitfall traps. It has been sampled from the Forest and Fynbos biomes at elevations ranging from 284 to 1003 meters above sea level.

Description

Chumma gastroperforata is known from both males and females. The species exhibits the typical characteristics of the genus, including the distinctive structural dorsal scutum and spiny appearance.

Conservation

Chumma gastroperforata is listed as Least Concern. The species is known from two provinces and is protected in Tsitsikamma National Park, Gondwana Game Reserve, and Diepwalle Forest Station. There are no known threats to the species.