Anoteropsis alpina explained

Anoteropsis alpina is a species of Lycosidae that is endemic to New Zealand.^[1]

Taxonomy

This species was described in 2002 by Cor Vink from male and female specimens. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.

Description

The male is recorded at 11.0 - 15.1mm in length whereas the female is 14.3 - 17.4mm. The carapace is dark brown with a reddish tint. The abdomen is grey brown to brown.

Distribution and habitat

This species is only known from alpine habitat in the South Island of New Zealand. It is typically associated with screen and rocky terrain.

Conservation status

Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened" with the qualifiers of "Climate Impact" and "Data Poor: Trend".^[2]

Notes and References

1. Vink, C. (2002). Lycosidae (Arachnida: Araneae). Fauna of New Zealand 44: 1-94
2. 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 . New Zealand Threat Classification Series . English . 34 . 1–37.