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Phoroncidia lygeana (Walckenaer, 1842)
| Family Name: | Theridiidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Spider) |
| Common Name: | Spiny Phoroncidia |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | P. lygeana appears to be a forest inhabitant. |
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| Habitats | Forest, Terrestrial |
| Distribution | This species has been recorded in Indonesia (Sumatra and Java) by van Hasselt (1882) and Workman (1896). It is very rare in Singapore and does not appear outside Bukit Timah Hill. Nevertheless, this spider is sporadically common in primary and secondary forests in Malaysia and Brunei. |
| Nature Reserves | Bukit Timah Nature Reserve |
Conservation
| Trends & Threats | Habitat encroachment. |
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| Scientific Interest & Potential Value | This is an unusual theridiid spider, with its leathery integument and prominent spines. |
| Conservation Notes | It is essential to continue maintaining the integrity of the ecosystem of Bukit Timah Hill. |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Endangered (EN) [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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