Clubiona huttoni is a species of Clubionidae spider endemic to New Zealand.[1]
| Clubiona huttoni | |
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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. huttoni
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| Binomial name | |
| Clubiona huttoni 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 6.75mm in length whereas the female is 7.5mm. The cephalothorax and legs are pale yellow brown. The abdomen is covered in black spots dorsally, with a few spots ventrally.[1]
Distribution and habitat
editThis species is widespread throughout New Zealand. It has been considered New Zealand's most common species of Clubiona. It is primarily found along forest margins and in scrub habitat.[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.