Asemesthes nigristernus
| Asemesthes nigristernus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Gnaphosidae |
| Genus: | Asemesthes |
| Species: | A. nigristernus |
| Binomial name | |
| Asemesthes nigristernus Dalmas, 1921[1] | |
Asemesthes nigristernus is a species of spider in the family Gnaphosidae.[2]
Distribution
[edit]Asemesthes nigristernus is known only from its type locality given as "Cap de Bonne Esperance" (Cape of Good Hope).[3]
Habitat and ecology
[edit]The species is a free-living ground dweller, but specific habitat information is not available.[3]
Description
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Asemesthes nigristernus is known only from the female.[3]
Conservation
[edit]Asemesthes nigristernus is listed as Data Deficient due to taxonomic reasons, as too little is known about the location, habitat and threats to this taxon for an assessment to be made. Placement of the species is also problematic. Study of type material and redescription are needed.[3]
Taxonomy
[edit]The species was originally described by R. de Dalmas in 1921 with the type locality only given as "Cap de Bonne Esperance".[1] It has not been revised since its original description.[3]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Dalmas, R. de (1921). "Monographie des araignées de la section des Pterotricha (Aran. Gnaphosidae)". Annales de la Société Entomologique de France. 89: 233–328.
- ↑ "Asemesthes nigristernus Dalmas, 1921". World Spider Catalog. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Dippenaar-Schoeman, A.S.; Haddad, C.R.; Foord, S.H.; Lotz, L.N. (2021). The Gnaphosidae of South Africa. part 1 (A-D). South African National Survey of Arachnida Photo Identification Guide. p. 33. doi:10.5281/zenodo.7197174. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
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