Rhaeboctesis matroosbergensis


Rhaeboctesis matroosbergensis is a species of spider in the family Liocranidae. It is endemic to South Africa and is commonly known as the Matroosberg rhaeboctesis sac spider.

Distribution

Rhaeboctesis matroosbergensis is found only in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It has been recorded from the Matroosberg, Bontebok National Park, Cederberg Wilderness Area, and Klapmuts.

Habitat and ecology

The species inhabits Fynbos biomes at altitudes ranging from 63 to 1,584 m above sea level. These are free-running ground spiders.

Description

Rhaeboctesis matroosbergensis is known only from females..

Conservation

Rhaeboctesis matroosbergensis is listed as Least Concern. Although known from only one sex, this species has a relatively wide range in the Fynbos and is likely to be under-collected. It is currently protected in Bontebok National Park and the Cederberg Wilderness Area.

Taxonomy

The species was originally described by Tucker in 1920 from the Matroosberg. The genus remains unrevised.