Cambridgea australis


Cambridgea australis is a species of Desidae that is endemic to New Zealand.

Taxonomy

This species was described in 2000 by David Blest and Cor Vink from a male specimen. The holotype is stored in Te Papa Museum under registration number AS.006100.

Description

The male is recorded at 12.75mm in length. The only known specimen is faded in colour.

Distribution

This species is only known from Stewart Island, New Zealand.

Conservation status

Under the New [Zealand Threat Classification System], this species is listed as "Naturally Uncommon" with the qualifier of "One Location".