Austrachelas natalensis is a species of spider in the family Gallieniellidae. It is endemic to South Africa.
Austrachelas natalensis is endemic to KwaZulu-Natal province, occurring in both the midlands and coastal regions at elevations ranging from 80âÂÂ2892 m above sea level. Known localities include Durban, Estcourt, La Mercy, Pietermaritzburg, Sani Pass, Shongweni Dam and Game Reserve, and Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve.
The species is sampled with pitfall traps and litter sifting from Grassland, Indian Ocean Coastal Belt, and Savanna biomes. It is adaptable to habitat alterations and can survive in agroecosystems.
Both sexes are known. The opisthosoma displays cream chevron markings.
Austrachelas natalensis is listed as Least Concern. Despite having a restricted distribution, the species can survive habitat alteration and occurs in agroecosystems. It is protected in Shongweni Dam and Game Reserve and Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve.