Theridion longicrure
| Theridion longicrure | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Theridiidae |
| Genus: | Theridion |
| Species: | T. longicrure |
| Binomial name | |
| Theridion longicrure Marples, 1956 | |
Theridion longicrure is a species of Theridiidae that is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
Taxonomy
This species was described by Brian John Marples in 1956 from a male specimen.[1]
Description
The male is recorded at 2.78mm in length.[1]
Distribution
This species is only known from Great Island in Three Kings Islands, New Zealand.[1]
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Naturally Uncommon" with the qualifiers of "Island Endemic" and "Range Restricted".[2]
References
- ^ a b c d Marples, B. J. (1956). Spiders from the Three Kings Islands. Records of the Auckland Institute and Museum 4: 329-342.
- ^ Sirvid, P. J.; Vink, C. J.; Fitzgerald, B. M.; Wakelin, M. D.; Rolfe, J.; Michel, P. (2020-01-01). "Conservation status of New Zealand Araneae (spiders), 2020" (PDF). New Zealand Threat Classification Series. 34: 1–37.
