Biology:Copuetta magna
| Giant tree lycosiform sac spider | |
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LC (SANBI)
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Corinnidae |
| Genus: | Copuetta |
| Species: | C. magna
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| Binomial name | |
| Copuetta magna Haddad, 2013
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Copuetta magna is a species of spider in the family Corinnidae.[1] It occurs in Mozambique, Tanzania, and South Africa and is commonly known as the giant tree lycosiform sac spider.[2]
Distribution
Copuetta magna is found in Mozambique, Tanzania, and South Africa.[1][2] In South Africa, it has been recorded from three provinces: KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo at altitudes ranging from 4 to 1,303 m above sea level.[2]
The species occurs in several protected areas including iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Ndumo Game Reserve, Ophathe Game Reserve, and Kruger National Park.[2]
Habitat and ecology
Copuetta magna is a free-living spider collected from tsetse fly traps, walls of houses, tree bark, and tree canopies.[2] The species inhabits the Indian Ocean Coastal Belt and Savanna biomes.[2]
Description
Copuetta magna is known from both sexes.[2] As its common name suggests, it is among the larger members of its genus. Like other members of its genus, it has a smooth carapace featuring black feathery setae forming markings.[2]
Conservation
Copuetta magna is listed as Least Concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute due to its wide geographical range.[2] The species faces no significant threats and is recorded from several protected areas.[2]
Taxonomy
The species was described by :species:Charles R. Haddad in 2013 from Ndumo Game Reserve, South Africa.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Copuetta magna Haddad, 2013". World Spider Catalog. https://wsc.nmbe.ch/species/6748. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 Haddad, C.R.; Dippenaar-Schoeman, A.S.; Foord, S.H.; Lotz, L.N. (2023). The Corinnidae of South Africa. Version 1. South African National Survey of Arachnida Photo Identification Guide. pp. 29. doi:10.5281/zenodo.8300753. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8300753. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
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Wikidata ☰ Q27501916 entry
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