Maniho tigris
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| Maniho tigris | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Desidae |
| Genus: | Maniho |
| Species: | M. tigris |
| Binomial name | |
| Maniho tigris Marples, 1959 | |
Maniho tigris is a species of spider in the family Desidae that is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
This species was described by Brian John Marples in 1959 from female and male specimens.[2] It was most recently revised in 1973. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.[1]
Description
The female is recorded at 7.4mm in length whereas the male is 6.25mm. The carapace and abdomen are coloured pale orange brown and have dark markings. The abdomen has a pale pattern dorsally.[1]