Heliophanus pratti


Heliophanus pratti is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is found in Namibia and South Africa and is commonly known as Pratt's Heliophanus sunny jumping spider.

Distribution

Heliophanus pratti is found in Namibia and South Africa. Within South Africa, it is known from Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, and Western Cape.

Habitat and ecology

This species is a plant-dweller sampled from the Fynbos, Succulent Karoo and Nama Karoo biomes at altitudes ranging from 3 to 1415 m.

Description

Conservation

Heliophanus pratti is listed as of Least Concern by the South [African National Biodiversity Institute] due to its wide geographical range. There are no known threats to the species.In South Africa, it is protected in five protected areas.

Taxonomy

The male of Heliophanus pratti was described by George and Elizabeth Peckham in 1903 from Willowmore. Wesołowska added additional data and drawings in 1986.