Hexathele nigra
Species of spider
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Hexathele nigra is a species of mygalomorph spider endemic to New Zealand.[1]
| Hexathele nigra | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Mygalomorphae |
| Family: | Hexathelidae |
| Genus: | Hexathele |
| Species: | H. nigra |
| Binomial name | |
| Hexathele nigra Forster, 1968 | |
Taxonomy
This species is described in 1968 by Ray Forster from male and female specimens from Westland. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.[1]
Description
The male is recorded at 16.5mm in length. The carapace is dark brown. The legs are black. The abdomen is blackish brown with five pale patches dorsally. The female is recorded at 16mm in length. The body colours are similar to the males.[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]