Spiroctenus pectiniger

Spiroctenus pectiniger is a species of spider in the family Bemmeridae. It is endemic to the Western Cape province of South Africa.

Distribution

Spiroctenus pectiniger is known only from the type locality at Matjiesfontein.

Habitat

The species inhabits the Fynbos Biome and constructs burrows leading into a larger chamber, out of which two side burrows branch. The entrance has silk lining slightly spread out on the soil surface, made flush with the surface or forming a very short turret covered with bits of plant material.

Description

Spiroctenus pectiniger is known only from juvenile specimens. The carapace is almost glabrous. The anterior median and lateral eyes are subequal in size. The labium bears 4-5 cuspules.

Conservation

The species is listed as Data Deficient for taxonomic reasons, as only juveniles are known and more sampling is needed to collect adults and determine the species range.