Anoteropsis litoralis
Species of spider
Anoteropsis litoralis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
Class: | Arachnida |
Order: | Araneae |
Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
Family: | Lycosidae |
Genus: | Anoteropsis |
Species: | A. litoralis |
Binomial name | |
Anoteropsis litoralis Vink, 2002 |
Anoteropsis litoralis is a species of wolf spider that is endemic to New Zealand.
Etymology
The name "litoralis" refers to the seashore habitat of the species.[1]
Taxonomy
Anoteropsis litoralis was described in 2002.[1]
Description
Anoteropsis litoralis can be distinguished from other species of Anoteropsis by its yellow dorsal surface with black markings and several unique features in the male and female reproductive organs.[1]
Habitat and distribution
Anoteropsis litoralis occupies sand dunes and beaches along the coast. They can be found in these habitats north of 44°S in New Zealand (Many habitats to the south are typically occupied by Anoteropsis forsteri, a similar species).[1]
References
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- ^ a b c d Vink, C. (2002). Lycosidae (Arachnida: Araneae). Fauna of New Zealand 44: 1-94.