Paravoca opaca
Species of spider
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Paravoca opaca is a species of Cycloctenidae spider that is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
| Paravoca opaca | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Cycloctenidae |
| Genus: | Paravoca |
| Species: | P. opaca |
| Binomial name | |
| Paravoca opaca | |
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 6.63mm in length whereas the female is 7.34mm. The carapace is coloured yellow brown with dark reddish brown markings dorsally. The legs are yellow brown with dark markings. The abdomen is creamy with a chevron pattern dorsally.[1]
Distribution
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".[2]