Duripelta paringa
Species of spider
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Duripelta paringa is a species of Orsolobidae spider. The species is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
| Duripelta paringa | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Orsolobidae |
| Genus: | Duripelta |
| Species: | D. paringa |
| Binomial name | |
| Duripelta paringa | |
Taxonomy
This species was described in 1985 by Ray Forster and Norman Platnick from male and female specimens collected in Westland. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.[1]
Description
The male is recorded at 1.68 mm (0.066 in) in length, whereas the female is 2.12 mm (0.083 in). This species has markings on the dorsal surface of the abdomen.[1]
Distribution
This species is only known from Westland, New Zealand.[1]
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".[2]