Clubiona huttoni
Species of spider
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Clubiona huttoni is a species of Clubionidae spider endemic to New Zealand.[1]
| Clubiona huttoni | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Clubionidae |
| Genus: | Clubiona |
| Species: | C. huttoni |
| Binomial name | |
| Clubiona huttoni 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 6.75mm in length whereas the female is 7.5mm. The cephalothorax and legs are pale yellow brown. The abdomen is covered in black spots dorsally, with a few spots ventrally.[1]
Distribution and habitat
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".[2]