| Botswana Platythomisus Crab Spider | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Thomisidae |
| Genus: | Platythomisus |
| Species: | P. deserticola |
| Binomial name | |
| Platythomisus deserticola | |
Platythomisus deserticola is a species of spider in the family Thomisidae. [2] It is found in southern Africa and is commonly known as Botswana Platythomisus crab spider. [3]
Platythomisus deserticola is found in Botswana and South Africa. [2]
In South Africa, the species is recorded from Mpumalanga. [3] It has been found at Skukuza and Pretoriuskop Numbi within Kruger National Park. [3]
Platythomisus deserticola inhabits the Savanna biome at altitudes ranging from 258 to 585 m. [3]
Individuals have been sampled free-living on vegetation. [3]
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Platythomisus deserticola is listed as Least Concern due to its wide geographical range. The species is protected in Kruger National Park. [3]
The species was originally described by Lawrence in 1936 from Botswana. [1] Only the female is known. [3]
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