Clubiona cada
Species of spider
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Clubiona cada is a species of Clubionidae spider endemic to New Zealand.[1]
| Clubiona cada | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Clubionidae |
| Genus: | Clubiona |
| Species: | C. cada |
| Binomial name | |
| Clubiona cada Forster, 1979 | |
Taxonomy
This species was described in 1979 by Ray Forster from male and female specimens. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.[1]
Description
The male is recorded at 3.9mm in length whereas the female is 4.4mm. This species has a pale yellow brown carapace and legs. The abdomen has traces of a median band and has a faint chevron pattern posteriorly.[1]
Distribution
This species is widespread throughout New Zealand.[1]
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".[2]