Drassodella tolkieni


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

Distribution

Drassodella tolkieni is endemic to the Eastern Cape province and is known only from Hogsback, Amatola Forestry Company, at elevations ranging from 1203–1220 m above sea level.

Habitat

The species was sampled with pitfall traps in Fynbos biome.

Description

Both sexes are known. The opisthosoma is dark brown with four white dorsal posterolateral markings.

Conservation

Drassodella tolkieni is listed as Data Deficient. Additional sampling is needed to determine the species' range.