Theridion squalidum
Species of spider
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Theridion squalidum is a species of Theridiidae that is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
| Theridion squalidum | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Theridiidae |
| Genus: | Theridion |
| Species: | T. squalidum |
| Binomial name | |
| Theridion squalidum Urquhart, 1886 | |
Taxonomy
This species was described in 1886 by Arthur Urquhart from a female specimen.[1]
Description
The female is recorded at 5mm in length.[1]
Distribution
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Data Deficient" with the qualifiers of "Data Poor: Size", "Data Poor: Trend" and "One Location".[2]
