Toxopsiella perplexa explained

Toxopsiella perplexa 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 Te Papa Museum under registration number AS.000083.^[3]

Description

The male is recorded at 3.71mm in length The carapace is brown with pale markings dorsally. The abdomen is pale brown with reddish brown shading.

Distribution

This species is known from the North Island and Marlborough region of New Zealand.

Conservation status

Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".^[4]

Notes and References

1. 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. Web site: Collections Online - Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa . 2024-10-26 . collections.tepapa.govt.nz.
4. 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.