Akatorea otagoensis


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

Taxonomy

This species was described by Ray Forster in 1973 from female specimens. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.

Description

The female is recorded at 8.02mm in length. The carapace and legs are coloured orange brown. The abdomen is creamy with black bands dorsally.

Distribution

This species is only known from Otago, New Zealand.

Conservation status

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