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Mallinus nitidiventris is a species of spider in the family Zodariidae. It is the sole species in the monotypic genus Mallinus and is endemic to South Africa, commonly known as the Mallinus zodariid spider.

Species

GENUS

  1. KingdomAnimalia
  2. PhylumArthropoda
  3. ClassArachnida
  4. OrderAraneae
  5. FamilyZodariidae

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Family
Zodariidae
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Recorded in
South Africa

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Mallinus nitidiventris is a species of spider in the family Zodariidae. It is the sole species in the monotypic genus Mallinus and is endemic to South Africa, commonly known as the Mallinus zodariid spider.

== Distribution == Mallinus nitidiventris occurs across multiple provinces in South Africa, including the Free State, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, and Western Cape. Notable localities include Matjiesfontein, Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, Goegap Nature Reserve, and various farms around Aberdeen.

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