Meringa borealis
Species of spider
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Meringa borealis is a species of Physoglenidae spider endemic to New Zealand.[1]
| Meringa borealis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Physoglenidae |
| Genus: | Meringa |
| Species: | M. borealis |
| Binomial name | |
| Meringa borealis Forster, 1990 | |
Taxonomy
This species was described in 1990 by Ray Forster from male and female specimens. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.[1]
Description
The male is recorded at 3.36mm in length whereas the female is 2.00mm.[1]
Distribution
This species is only known from the North Island of New Zealand.[1]
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".[2]
