Akatorea gracilis


Akatorea gracilis is a species of Desidae that is endemic to New Zealand.

Taxonomy

This species was described as Maniho gracilis by Brian John Marples from female specimens. It was most recently revised in 1973. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.

Description

The female is recorded at 9.39mm in length. The carapace is coloured orange yellow. The legs are yellow brown. The abdomen is grey with a cross pattern dorsally.

Distribution

This species is only known from Stewart Island and the southern end of New Zealand's South Island.

Conservation status

Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".