Nomaua cauda
Species of spider
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Nomaua cauda is a species of Physoglenidae spider endemic to New Zealand.[1]
| Nomaua cauda | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Physoglenidae |
| Genus: | Nomaua |
| Species: | N. cauda |
| Binomial name | |
| Nomaua cauda Forster, 1990 | |
Taxonomy
This species was described in 1990 by Ray Forster from male and female specimens.[1] It was most recently revised in 2009.[2] The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.[1]
Description
The male is recorded at 4.94mm in length whereas the female is 3.29mm.[1]
Distribution
This species is distributed in the lower half of the North Island of New Zealand.[2]
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".[3]
