Paravoca otagoensis
Species of spider
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Paravoca otagoensis is a species of Cycloctenidae spider that is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
| Paravoca otagoensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Cycloctenidae |
| Genus: | Paravoca |
| Species: | P. otagoensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Paravoca otagoensis | |
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 5.25mm in length whereas the female is 5.30mm. The carapace is coloured reddish brown with pale markings dorsally. The legs are yellow brown. The abdomen is pale brown with various markings dorsally.[1]
Distribution
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".[2]