Arangina pluva
species of arachnid
Arangina pluva is a species of Dictynidae spider that is endemic to New Zealand.
Taxonomy
This species was described in 1970 by Ray Forster from male and female specimens collected in Pohangina Valley. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.
Description
The male is recorded at 3.91mm in length whereas the female is 5.18mm. This species has a dark brown carapace, pale yellow brown legs and mottled grey abdomen that has a faint chevron pattern dorsally.
Distribution
This species is only known from a few locations in the North Island of New Zealand.
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".
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