Anoteropsis alpina is a species of Lycosidae that is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
| Anoteropsis alpina | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Lycosidae |
| Genus: | Anoteropsis |
| Species: | A. alpina
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| Binomial name | |
| Anoteropsis alpina Vink, 2002
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Taxonomy
editThis species was described in 2002 by Cor Vink from male and female specimens. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.[1]
Description
editThe male is recorded at 11.0 - 15.1mm in length whereas the female is 14.3 - 17.4mm. The carapace is dark brown with a reddish tint. The abdomen is grey brown to brown.[1]
Distribution and habitat
editThis species is only known from alpine habitat in the South Island of New Zealand. It is typically associated with screen and rocky terrain.[1]
Conservation status
editUnder the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened" with the qualifiers of "Climate Impact" and "Data Poor: Trend".[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Vink, C. (2002). Lycosidae (Arachnida: Araneae). Fauna of New Zealand 44: 1-94
- ^ Sirvid, P. J.; Vink, C. J.; Fitzgerald, B. M.; Wakelin, M. D.; Rolfe, J.; Michel, P. (2020-01-01). "Conservation status of New Zealand Araneae (spiders), 2020" (PDF). New Zealand Threat Classification Series. 34: 1–37.