Cambridgea reinga

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

Taxonomy

This species was described in 1973 by Ray Forster and Cecil Wilton from a female specimens. It was most recently revised in 2011, in which the male was described. The holotype is stored in Auckland War Memorial Museum under registration number AMNZ5031.

Description

The female is recorded at 9.13mm in length whereas the male is 8.8mm on average. The carapace is coloured orange brown with blackish bands laterally and a median pale stripe. The legs are yellow brow with faint bands. The abdomen is pale yellow brown. It is best distinguished from other Cambridgea species by the structure of the male and female genitalia.

Distribution

This species is only known from Cape Reinga, New Zealand.

Conservation status

Under the New [Zealand Threat Classification System], this species is listed as "Naturally Uncommon".