Xysticus simonstownensis

Xysticus simonstownensis is a species of spider in the family Thomisidae. It is endemic to the Western Cape province of South Africa.

Distribution

Xysticus simonstownensis is endemic to the Western Cape province of South Africa. The species is known only from the type locality at Simon's Town, where it occurs at 125 m above sea level.

Habitat and ecology

Xysticus simonstownensis are free-living ground dwellers.

Conservation

Xysticus simonstownensis is listed as Data Deficient for taxonomic reasons. The species was described from a juvenile specimen, and the status remains obscure. More sampling is needed to collect female and male adults and to determine the species' range.

Taxonomy

The species was originally described by Embrik Strand in 1909 from Simon's Town. African species of Xysticus have not been revised. The species is known only from a juvenile specimen without illustrations, and more sampling is needed to collect adult material.