Cycloctenus nelsonensis
Cycloctenus nelsonensis is a species of Cycloctenidae spider endemic to New Zealand.[1] TaxonomyThis species was described in 1979 by Ray Forster from male and female specimens.[1] The holotype is stored in Te Papa Museum under registration number AS.000076.[2] DescriptionThe male is recorded at 9.9 mm (0.39 in) in length whereas the female is 12.9 mm (0.51 in). This species has various brown and black markings of varying darkness throughout the body.[1] DistributionThis species is only known from Nelson and Marlborough in New Zealand.[1] Conservation statusUnder the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".[3] References
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