Toxopsiella orientalis
species of arachnid
Toxopsiella orientalis is a species of Cycloctenidae spider endemic to New Zealand.
Taxonomy
This species was described in 1964 by Ray Forster from male and female specimens. It was most recently revised in 1979, in which the male was described. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.
Description
The male is recorded at 8.08mm in length whereas the female is 8.46mm. The carapace is brown with pale markings dorsally. The abdomen is brown with pale markings dorsally.
Distribution
This species is only known from Otago and Southland in New Zealand.
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".
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