Orepukia similis
Species of spider
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Orepukia similis is a species of Cycloctenidae that is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
| Orepukia similis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Cycloctenidae |
| Genus: | Orepukia |
| Species: | O. similis |
| Binomial name | |
| Orepukia similis | |
Taxonomy
This species was described in 1973 by Ray Forster and Cecil Wilton from male and female specimens. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.[1]
Description
The male is recorded at 5.9mm in length whereas the female is 5.4mm.[1]
Distribution
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".[2]