Panaretella immaculata


Panaretella immaculata is a spider species in the family Sparassidae. It is endemic to South Africa and is commonly known as the spotted Panaretella huntsman spider.

Distribution

Panaretella immaculata is found in KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo provinces. The species is protected in five protected areas including Ndumo Game Reserve, Polokwane Nature Reserve, Tembe Elephant Park, uMkhuze Game Reserve, and Enseleni Game Reserve. It occurs at altitudes ranging from 47 to 1,310 m.

Habitat and ecology

Panaretella immaculata is a free-living plant dweller sampled from the Savanna Biome.

Conservation

Panaretella immaculata is listed as Least Concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute due to its wide geographical range. The species is protected in Ndumo Game Reserve and Polokwane Nature Reserve.