Euophrys capicola


Euophrys capicola is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is endemic to South Africa and is commonly known as the Cape Euophrys jumping spider.

Distribution

Euophrys capicola is found in South Africa, where it is only recorded from an unspecified area around the Cape.

Habitat and ecology

The habitat and ecology of Euophrys capicola are unknown.

Conservation

Placement of the species and its identity are still problematic.

Taxonomy

Euophrys capicola was described by Eugène Simon in 1901. According to Clark in 1974, this species was never formally described and was only mentioned by Simon with a figure of the eyes provided. The male specimen marked as the type in tube No. 20127 of the Museum of Natural History in Paris closely resembles Euophrys purcelli Peckham, 1903. This species should be considered a nomen dubium.