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Tetragnatha josephi Okuma, 1988
| Family Name: | Tetragnathidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Spider) |
| Common Name: | Joseph's Long-jawed Spider |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | This spider is confined to the mangrove swamps of Singapore, and cannot be found elsewhere on the island. |
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| Habitats | Mangroves |
| Distribution | Recorded only from Singapore. |
| Nature Reserves | Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve |
| Nature Areas | Pulau Tekong |
Conservation
| Trends & Threats | Loss of mangrove habitat. |
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| Scientific Interest & Potential Value | This is the only Tetragnatha spider associated with mangrove swamp. Among the spiders that inhabit the mangrove swamps in Singapore, T. josephi enjoys the distinction of being the most abundant species. |
| Conservation Notes | The conservation and maintenance of the remaining belts of mangrove swamp in Singapore, including Sungei Buloh and Pulau Tekong, will be critical to the survival of this species. |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Vulnerable (VU) [2008] |
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References
| References | Davison, G.W.H., Ng, P.K.L. & Ho, H.C (Eds.). 2008. The Singapore Red Data Book (2nd Edition). Singapore: Nature Society (Singapore). 285pp |
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