Zelotes songus

Zelotes songus is a species of spider in the family Gnaphosidae. It is endemic to South Africa.

Distribution

Zelotes songus is endemic to Limpopo province, where it is known only from localities on the Springbok Flats, Tuinplaas and Bekendevlei.

Habitat and ecology

The species inhabits the Savanna biome at altitudes ranging from 982 to 1,516 m above sea level. They are free-running ground spiders found under stones during the day.

Conservation

Zelotes songus is listed as Data Deficient for taxonomic reasons. This area has been extensively sampled, and with only a few specimens collected during that period, the species seems to have a restricted distribution. More sampling is needed to collect the male and determine the species' range. There are no significant threats to the species.

Taxonomy

The species was described by FitzPatrick in 2007. It is known only from the female.