Clubiona pongolensis is a species of spider in the family Clubionidae. It is endemic to South Africa, originally described from Pongola.
Distribution Clubiona pongolensis is known from four provinces in South Africa at elevations ranging from 42 to 1,750 m. It has been recorded from the Eastern Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo.
Habitat The species is a free-living plant dweller found in the Grassland and Savanna biomes. It constructs sac-like retreats in vegetation for shelter and egg-laying.
Description
Both sexes are known to science.
Conservation The species is listed as Least Concern due to its wide geographic range and protection in multiple areas. It is protected in five protected areas including Addo Elephant National Park, Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve, Ithala Nature Reserve, Ndumo Game Reserve, and Luvhondo Nature Reserve.
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