Maoriata vulgaris
Species of spider
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Maoriata vulgaris is a species of Orsolobidae spider. The species is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
| Maoriata vulgaris | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Orsolobidae |
| Genus: | Maoriata |
| Species: | M. vulgaris |
| Binomial name | |
| Maoriata vulgaris | |
Taxonomy
This species was described in 1985 by Ray Forster and Norman Platnick from male and female specimens collected in Otago. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.[1]
Description
The male is recorded at 4.05 mm (0.159 in) in length whereas the female is 4.81 mm (0.189 in). The abdomen has a chevron pattern dorsally.[1]
Distribution and habitat
This species is only known from tussock habitats in Otago.[1]
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".[2]