Bianor compactus
Species of spider
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Bianor compactus is a species of jumping spider that is endemic to New Zealand.
| Bianor compactus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Salticidae |
| Genus: | Bianor |
| Species: | B. compactus |
| Binomial name | |
| Bianor compactus (Urquhart, 1885) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Taxonomy
This species was described as Salticus compactus in 1885 by Arthur Urquhart from female specimens.[1] It has been revised numerous times.[2][3][4]
Description
The female is recorded at 4mm in length.[4]
Distribution
This species is known from Nelson and Lake Tekapo in New Zealand, but is probably widespread.
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened" with the qualifier of "Sparse".[5]
