Oxyopes sjostedtiOxyopes sjostedti is a species of spider in the family Oxyopidae. It is commonly known as Sjostedt's lynx spider.EtymologyThe species is named after Yngve Sjöstedt, who led the Swedish zoological mission to Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru during which the type specimens were collected.DistributionOxyopes sjostedti occurs in Ethiopia, Tanzania, and South Africa. In South Africa, the species has been recorded from two provinces at altitudes ranging from 140 to 866 metres above sea level.Habitat and ecologyThe species has been found on grasses in the Savanna biome. Due to limited collection records, more research is needed to fully understand its ecological preferences and habitat requirements.DescriptionOxyopes sjostedti is known only from males.ConservationOxyopes sjostedti is listed as Least Concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute due to its wide geographic range across three African countries. The species is protected in Ndumo Game Reserve and faces no significant threats.