Paranapis insula
Species of spider
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Paranapis insula is a species of Anapidae that is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
| Paranapis insula | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Anapidae |
| Genus: | Paranapis |
| Species: | P. insula |
| Binomial name | |
| Paranapis insula (Forster, 1951) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Chasmocephalon insulum | |
Taxonomy
This species was described as Chasmocephalon insulum in 1951 by Ray Forster from a single male specimen.[2] In 1959 it was transferred to Pseudanapis.[3] It was most recently transferred to Paranapis in 1989 where the female was also described.[1] The holotype is stored in Canterbury Museum.[2]
Description
The male is recorded at 1.41mm in length whereas the female is 1.37mm. This species has a dark reddish brown carapace and legs. The abdomen is a mix of pale brown and white colours.[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".[4]
