Anapistula seychellensis
Anapistula seychellensis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
Class: | Arachnida |
Order: | Araneae |
Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
Family: | Symphytognathidae |
Genus: | Anapistula |
Species: | A. seychellensis
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Binomial name | |
Anapistula seychellensis Saaristo, 1996
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Anapistula seychellensis is a species of araneomorph spider that is endemic to the islands of Silhouette, Praslin and Curieuse in the Seychelles. It can be found in woodland habitats in leaf litter. It is threatened by habitat degradation caused by invasive plant species, especially Cinnamomum verum.
References[]
- ^ Gerlach, J. (2014). "Anapistula seychellensis". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2014: e.T196291A2443304. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T196291A2443304.en. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
Categories:
- IUCN Red List endangered species
- Symphytognathidae
- Endangered animals
- Spiders described in 1996
- Spiders of Africa
- Endemic fauna of Seychelles
- Araneomorphae stubs