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Metamynoglenes gracilis
Species of spider From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Metamynoglenes gracilis is a species of sheet weaver spider endemic to New Zealand.[1]
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Taxonomy
This species was described in 1979 by A.D Blest from a female specimen.[1] In 2002, the male was described.[2] The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.[1]
Description
The female is recorded at 2.72mm in length whereas the male is 2.5mm.[1][2] The female has a dusky brown cephalothorax and legs.[1] The abdomen has pale markings dorsally. In contrast, the male has a dark brown cephalothorax and brown legs.[2]
Distribution
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Naturally Uncommon" with the qualifier of "Range Restricted".[3]
References
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