Species of spider
Cantuaria abdita is a species of trapdoor spider endemic to New Zealand.[1]
Taxonomy
This species was first described by Ray Forster in 1968.[2] The holotype specimen was collected by Richard Dell and Beverley Holloway at Hidden Island, off Stewart Island, during the 1955 Dominion Museum expedition.[3] Presently, the species is only known from a single female specimen.[2]
The holotype is stored at Te Papa Museum under registration number AS.000001.
Description
Like most Mygalomorphae, this species has a stocky appearance. The body is over 15mm in length. The carapace and legs are orange brown whilst the abdomen is brownish with creamy blotches. [2]
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as Naturally Uncommon with the qualifiers of "One Location" and "Island Endemic".[4]
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