Anoteropsis alpina

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Anoteropsis alpina

Not Threatened (NZ TCS)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Araneomorphae
Family: Lycosidae
Genus: Anoteropsis
Species:
A. alpina
Binomial name
Anoteropsis alpina
Vink, 2002

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

This species was described in 2002 by Cor Vink from male and female specimens. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.[1]

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.[1]

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