Hypodrassodes apicus
Species of spider
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Hypodrassodes apicus is a species of ground spider that is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
| Hypodrassodes apicus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Gnaphosidae |
| Genus: | Hypodrassodes |
| Species: | H. apicus |
| Binomial name | |
| Hypodrassodes apicus Forster, 1979 | |
Taxonomy
This species was described by Ray Forster in 1979 from a female specimen. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.[1]
Description
The female is recorded at 7.3mm in length.[1]
Distribution
This species is only known from Cape Reinga, New Zealand.[1]
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".[2]