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Argyrodes chionus

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Argyrodes chionus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Araneomorphae
Family: Theridiidae
Genus: Argyrodes
Species:
A. chionus
Binomial name
Argyrodes chionus
Roberts, 1983

Argyrodes chionus is a species of tangle-web spider that is endemic to Aldabra in the Seychelles. It is found in dry shrubland at sea level. It is threatened by habitat deterioration due to sea level rise.

References

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  1. ^ Gerlach, J. (2014). "Argyrodes chionus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014. IUCN: e.T196468A2458714. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T196468A2458714.en. Retrieved 5 January 2018.