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Amaurobioides piscator
Species of spider From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Amaurobioides piscator is a species of Anyphaenidae spider that is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
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Taxonomy
This species was described in 1909 by Henry Roughton Hogg from specimens collected on Campbell Island.[2] It was most recently revised in 1970.[1] The lectotype is stored in Otago Museum.[1]
Description
The female is recorded at 12.04mm in length whereas the male is 9.01mm. This species has a reddish brown carapace and a brown abdomen that has pale chevron markings dorsally.[1]
Distribution
This species is only known from Auckland Island and Campbell Island in New Zealand.[1]
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Naturally Uncommon" with the qualifiers of "Climate Impact" and "Range Restricted".[3]
References
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