Palpimanus capensis

Palpimanus capensis is a species of spider in the family Palpimanidae. It is endemic to South Africa and is commonly known as the Cape palp-footed spider.

Distribution

Palpimanus capensis is recorded from three provinces in South Africa: Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, and Western Cape. Notable locations include Mountain Zebra National Park, Karoo National Park, and Table Mountain National Park.

Habitat and ecology

P. capensis is a free-living ground dweller sampled from the Fynbos, Forest, Grassland and Thicket biomes at altitudes ranging from 7 to 1513 m above sea level.

Conservation

Palpimanus capensis is listed as Least Concern by the South [African National Biodiversity Institute] due to its wide range. There are no significant threats to the species. It is protected in the Mountain Zebra National Park, Karoo National Park and Table Mountain National Park.

Taxonomy

The species was originally described by Eugène Simon in 1893 from Port Elizabeth. It is known from both sexes.