Hortipes griswoldi

Hortipes griswoldi is a species of spider in the family Corinnidae. It is endemic to South Africa and is commonly known as Griswold's basket-legged spider.

Etymology

The species is named after arachnologist :species:Charles E. Griswold.

Distribution

Hortipes griswoldi is known from two provinces in South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga.

Habitat and ecology

The species inhabits Forest and Savanna biomes at altitudes ranging from 30 to 1,050 m above sea level. These free-running ground-dwellers are found in leaf litter in indigenous forests and floodplains.

Description

Hortipes griswoldi is known only from females.

Conservation

Hortipes griswoldi is listed as Data Deficient for taxonomic reasons. More sampling is needed to determine the species' range and evaluate whether it represents the undescribed male of Hortipes aelurisiepae. The species is protected in Ndumo Game Reserve and faces no known threats.