Drassodella baviaans


Drassodella baviaans is a species of spider in the family Gallieniellidae. It is endemic to South Africa.

Distribution

Drassodella baviaans is endemic to the Eastern Cape province and is known only from Baviaanskloof, specifically from Keurkloof, Farm Ferndale, at an elevation of 473 m above sea level.

Habitat

The species was sampled with pitfall traps and litter sifting from the Baviaanskloof.

Description

Only the male is known. The species is recognized by the spots on the dorsal side of the opisthosoma.

Conservation

Drassodella baviaans is listed as Data Deficient due to taxonomic reasons. Additional sampling is needed to collect females and determine the species' range.