Theridion longicrure
Species of spider
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Theridion longicrure is a species of Theridiidae that is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
| Theridion longicrure | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Theridiidae |
| Genus: | Theridion |
| Species: | T. longicrure |
| Binomial name | |
| Theridion longicrure Marples, 1956 | |
Taxonomy
This species was described by Brian John Marples in 1956 from a male specimen.[1]
Description
The male is recorded at 2.78mm in length.[1]
Distribution
This species is only known from Great Island in Three Kings Islands, New Zealand.[1]
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Naturally Uncommon" with the qualifiers of "Island Endemic" and "Range Restricted".[2]
