Orepukia rakiura
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| Orepukia rakiura | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Cycloctenidae |
| Genus: | Orepukia |
| Species: | O. rakiura |
| Binomial name | |
| Orepukia rakiura | |
Orepukia rakiura is a species of Cycloctenidae that is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
This species was described in 1973 by Ray Forster and Cecil Wilton from female specimens. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.[1]
Description
The female is recorded at 7.42mm in length. The carapace and legs are coloured orange brown. The abdomen is pale orange with dark brown markings.[1]