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Apolania
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Araneomorphae
Family: Ctenidae
Genus: Apolania
Simon, 1898
Species:
A. segmentata
Binomial name
Apolania segmentata
Simon, 1898

Apolania is a monotypic genus of wandering spider, containing the species Apolania segmentata. It is endemic to the Seychelles, where it is only found in a small area of forest on Mahé Island. It is threatened by habitat deterioration from invasive plants, particularly Cinnamomum verum.

References

  1. ^ Gerlach, J. (2014). "Apolania segmentata". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014. IUCN: e.T196153A2442793. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T196153A2442793.en. Retrieved 5 January 2018.