Pahoroides balli
Species of spider
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Pahoroides balli is a species of Physoglenidae spider endemic to New Zealand.[1]
| Pahoroides balli | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Physoglenidae |
| Genus: | Pahoroides |
| Species: | P. balli |
| Binomial name | |
| Pahoroides balli Fitzgerald & Sirvid, 2011 | |
Taxonomy
This species was described in 2011 by Mike Fitzgerald and Phil Sirvid from male and female specimens.[1] The holotype is stored in Te Papa Museum under registration number AS.001785.[2]
Description
The male is recorded at 2.21mm in length whereas the female is 1.89mm.[1]
Distribution
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Naturally Uncommon".[3]
