Dendryphantes limpopo

Dendryphantes limpopo is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is endemic to South Africa and is commonly known as the Limpopo Dendryphantes jumping spider.

Distribution

Dendryphantes limpopo is found only in South Africa, where it has been recorded from KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo provinces. Known locations include Mkuze Game Reserve in iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Naboomspruit/Mookgopong in Limpopo.

Habitat and ecology

Dendryphantes limpopo inhabits the Savanna Biome at altitudes ranging from 131 to 1,262 m. The species has been collected from broad-leaved deciduous trees by canopy fogging in savanna woodland.

Conservation

Dendryphantes limpopo is listed as Data Deficient for taxonomic reasons by the South African National Biodiversity Institute. The species has a restricted range and is protected in Mkuze Game Reserve. More sampling is needed to collect the male and determine the species' full range.

Taxonomy

Dendryphantes limpopo was originally described by Wanda Wesołowska and Charles R. Haddad in 2013 from Naboomspruit/Mookgopong in Limpopo province. Only the female is known.