Drassodella salisburyi

Drassodella salisburyi is a species of spider in the family Gallieniellidae. It is the type species of the genus Drassodella and is endemic to South Africa.

Distribution

Drassodella salisburyi is endemic to the Eastern Cape province at elevations ranging from 222–1488 m above sea level. Known localities include Asante Sana Game Reserve, Grahamstown, Kentani, Van Stadens Pass, and Great Fish River Reserve.

The species was sampled in some localities with pitfall traps and is recorded from Thicket, Indian Ocean Coastal Belt, and Fynbos biomes.

Both sexes are known. They can be recognized by the broad pale median band on the opisthosoma dorsally.

Drassodella salisburyi is listed as Least Concern as it has a wide enough distribution range. The species is protected in Asante Sana Private Game Reserve and Great Fish River Reserve. Threats to the species are not considered significant.