Ilisoa knysna


Ilisoa knysna is a species of spider in the family Cyatholipidae. It is the type species of the genus Ilisoa and is endemic to the Western Cape province of South Africa.

Distribution

Ilisoa knysna is known from three locations in the Western Cape: Brenton-on-Sea, Diepwalle Forest Station, and George. The species occurs at elevations between 99 and 466 metres above sea level.

Habitat

The species builds small horizontal sheet webs in vegetation and was collected in wet forest from the Forest Biome.

Etymology

The species is named after the Knysna district, where it was first discovered.

Conservation

The species is threatened by ongoing habitat loss due to infrastructure development around Brenton-on-Sea and Knysna. It is partly protected in Diepwalle Forest Station and is listed as Vulnerable.