Ischalea spinipes
Species of spider
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Ischalea spinipes is a species of Desidae that is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
| Ischalea spinipes | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Desidae |
| Genus: | Ischalea |
| Species: | I. spinipes |
| Binomial name | |
| Ischalea spinipes Koch, 1872 | |
Taxonomy
This species was described by Ludwig Carl Christian Koch.[2] It was most recently revised in 1973. The holotype is stored in Natural History Museum, London.[1]
Description
The male is recorded at 10.1mm in length whereas the female is 16.0mm. In life, the spider is coloured green.[1]
Distribution
This species is widespread throughout New Zealand.[1]
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".[3]
