Theridion longicrure
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Theridion longicrure is a species of Theridiidae that is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
Theridion longicrure | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
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 | |
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
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