Akatorea otagoensis
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| Akatorea otagoensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Desidae |
| Genus: | Akatorea |
| Species: | A. otagoensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Akatorea otagoensis Forster, 1973 | |
Akatorea otagoensis is a species of Desidae that is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
This species was described by Ray Forster in 1973 from female specimens. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.[1]
Description
The female is recorded at 8.02mm in length. The carapace and legs are coloured orange brown. The abdomen is creamy with black bands dorsally.[1]