Icius jacksoni


Icius jacksoni is a species of spider in the family Salticidae. It is endemic to South Africa and is commonly known as Jackson's Icius jumping spider.

Distribution

Icius jacksoni is known only from South Africa. The species has been recorded from the Northern Cape, specifically from Richtersveld [National Park] at Sendelingsdrift camp. It occurs at an altitude of approximately 912 m.

Habitat and ecology

This species is a ground-dwelling spider.

Description

Conservation

Icius jacksoni is listed as Data Deficient by the South [African National Biodiversity Institute]. The status of the species remains obscure. More sampling is needed to collect the female.

Taxonomy

Icius jacksoni was described by Haddad and Wesołowska in 2024. The species is known only from the male.