Toxopsiella australis is a species of Cycloctenidae spider endemic to New Zealand.[1]

Taxonomy

This species was described in 1964 by Ray Forster from female specimens.[2] It was most recently revised in 1979, in which the male was described. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.[1]

Description

The male is recorded at 5.74mm in length whereas the female is 6.66mm. The abdomen is shaded with black and has pale patches.[1]

Distribution

This species is only known from Fiordland, New Zealand.[1]

Conservation status

Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Forster, R. R. (1979). The spiders of New Zealand. Part V. Cycloctenidae, Gnaphosidae, Clubionidae. Otago Museum Bulletin 5: 1-95
  2. ^ Forster, R. R. (1964). The spider family Toxopidae (Araneae). Annals of the Natal Museum 16: 113-151
  3. ^ 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.
Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxopsiella_australis
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