Amaurobioides piscator


Amaurobioides piscator is a species of Anyphaenidae spider that is endemic to New Zealand.

Taxonomy

This species was described in 1909 by Henry Roughton Hogg from specimens collected on Campbell [Island, New Zealand|Campbell Island]. It was most recently revised in 1970. The lectotype is stored in Otago Museum.

Description

The female is recorded at 12.04mm in length whereas the male is 9.01mm. This species has a reddish brown carapace and a brown abdomen that has pale chevron markings dorsally.

Distribution

This species is only known from Auckland Island and Campbell Island in New Zealand.

Conservation status

Under the New Zealand [Threat Classification System], this species is listed as "Naturally Uncommon" with the qualifiers of "Climate Impact" and "Range Restricted".