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Alistra reinga
Species of spider From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Alistra reinga is a species of Hahniidae spider endemic to New Zealand.[1]
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Taxonomy
This species was described as Tawerana reinga in 1970 by Ray Forster from male and female specimens.[1] In 1986 it was transferred to the Alistra genus.[2] The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.[1]
Description
The male is recorded at 1.41mm in length whereas the female is 1.56mm. The carapace has a black patch dorsally. The abdomen has black markings dorsally.[1]
Distribution
This species is only known from the Te Paki Sand Dunes in Northland Region, New Zealand.[1]
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Naturally Uncommon".[3]
References
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