Dresserus schreineri


Dresserus schreineri is a species of spider in the family Eresidae. It is endemic to South Africa.

Distribution

Dresserus schreineri is endemic to South Africa and has been recorded from the Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces. The species has been found in Hanover and Karoo National Park.

Habitat and ecology

The species is rare and found in retreat webs made under rocks in the Nama Karoo biome. It inhabits areas at altitudes ranging from 1,212 to 1,358 m above sea level.

Description

Dresserus schreineri is known from both sexes. The opisthosoma is dull testaceous and clothed with moderately long dark setae.

Conservation

Dresserus schreineri is listed as Data Deficient due to the species' obscure status. The species is protected in Karoo National Park.

Taxonomy

The species was originally described by Richard William Ethelbert Tucker in 1920 from Hanover. It has not been revised since its original description.