Clubiona convoluta is a species of Clubionidae spider endemic to New Zealand.[1]
| Clubiona convoluta | |
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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: | Clubionidae |
| Genus: | Clubiona |
| Species: | C. convoluta
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| Binomial name | |
| Clubiona convoluta Forster, 1979
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Taxonomy
editThis species was described in 1979 by Ray Forster from male and female specimens. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.[1]
Description
editThe male is recorded at 6.8mm in length whereas the female is 7.9mm. The cephalothorax and legs are reddish brown. The abdomen is yellow with dark spots dorsally. This species is similar to Clubiona huttoni, but has a paler abdomen.[1]
Distribution
editThis species is widespread throughout New Zealand.[1]
Conservation status
editUnder the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Forster, R. R. (1979). The spiders of New Zealand. Part V. Cycloctenidae, Gnaphosidae, Clubionidae. Otago Museum Bulletin 5: 1-95
- ^ 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.