Hyperafroneta
Genus of spiders
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Hyperafroneta is a monotypic genus of South Pacific dwarf spiders containing the single species, Hyperafroneta obscura. It was first described by A. D. Blest in 1979,[2] and has only been found in New Zealand.[1]
| Hyperafroneta | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Linyphiidae |
| Genus: | Hyperafroneta Blest, 1979[1] |
| Species: | H. obscura |
| Binomial name | |
| Hyperafroneta obscura Blest, 1979 | |
Taxonomy
This species was described in 1979 by A.D Blest from male and female specimens. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.[2]
Description
The male is recorded at 2.2mm in length whereas the female is 2.68mm. This species has a brownish yellow cephalothorax and yellow legs. The abdomen is grey with whitish markings dorsally.[2]
Distribution
This species is only known from the South Island of New Zealand.[2]
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".[3]