Ancylotrypa rufescens, commonly known as the Roodeplaat wafer-lid trapdoor spider, is a species of spider of the genus Ancylotrypa. It is endemic to South Africa.
Distribution Ancylotrypa rufescens is known from three provinces: Gauteng, Limpopo, and North West. The type locality is Roodeplaatdam. The species occurs at elevations between 1051 and 1439 meters above sea level.
Habitat and ecology Ground dweller that lives in silk-lined burrows from the Savanna biome.
Description
Both sexes have been described for this species.
Conservation Listed as Least Concern on the South African Red List. Although identification of the species is still problematic, it appears to be widespread. The species is protected in Roodeplaatdam Nature Reserve.
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