Cantuaria aperta
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| Cantuaria aperta | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Mygalomorphae |
| Family: | Idiopidae |
| Genus: | Cantuaria |
| Species: | C. aperta |
| Binomial name | |
| Cantuaria aperta Forster, 1968 | |
Cantuaria aperta is a species of trapdoor spider endemic to New Zealand.[1]
This species was described in 1968 by Ray Forster from male specimens collected in Otago. The holotype is stored at Otago Museum. [1]
Description
The male has been recorded at 17.5mm in length. The carapace and legs are reddish brown. The abdomen is dark brown with three pale patches.[1]
