Hortipes rothorum


Hortipes rothorum is a species of spider in the family Corinnidae. It is endemic to South Africa.

Distribution

Hortipes rothorum is endemic to KwaZulu-Natal province in South Africa. It is known only from the type locality at Jackson's Falls on the Mhlatuzana River.

Habitat and ecology

The species inhabits the Savanna biome at 583 m above sea level. It is found in leaf litter in woodland habitats.

Description

Hortipes rothorum is known only from males.

Conservation

Hortipes rothorum is listed as Data Deficient for taxonomic reasons. More sampling is needed to collect females and determine the species' range. The species is threatened by habitat loss for farming and infrastructure development.