Habrocestum superbum


Habrocestum superbum is a species of spider in the family Salticidae. It is found in southern Africa and is commonly known as Zimbabwe Habrocestum jumping spider.

Distribution

Habrocestum superbum is found in South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Habitat and ecology

Habrocestum superbum is a free-living ground dweller that inhabits the Savanna biome at an altitude of 409 m.

Conservation

Habrocestum superbum is listed as Least Concern by the South [African National Biodiversity Institute] due to its wide geographical range in southern Africa. The species has been recorded from a single locality in the Soutpansberg Mountains.

Taxonomy

Habrocestum superbum was described in 2000 from Zimbabwe, with additional information provided by Wesołowska and Cumming in 2011.