Anoteropsis blesti is a species of Lycosidae that is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
| Anoteropsis blesti | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Lycosidae |
| Genus: | Anoteropsis |
| Species: | A. blesti
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| Binomial name | |
| Anoteropsis blesti Vink, 2002
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Taxonomy
editThis species was described in 2002 by Cor Vink from male and female specimens. The holotype is stored in the Lincoln University Entomology Research Collection.[1]
Description
editThe male is recorded at 5.0-7.6mm in length whereas the female is 5.9-12.5mm. The carapace is coloured orange black with black markings dorsally. The legs are yellow brown with blackish markings. The abdomen is orange brown with a variety of markings dorsally. It is most reliably distinguished from other Anoteropsis by the morphology of its genitalia.[1]
Distribution and habitat
editThis species is only known from the northern section of New Zealand's North Island. It typically occurs along rivers.[1]
Conservation status
editUnder the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Naturally Uncommon" with the qualifier of "Range Restricted".[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Vink, C. (2002). Lycosidae (Arachnida: Araneae). Fauna of New Zealand 44: 1-94
- ^ 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.