Goyenia sylvatica


Goyenia sylvatica is a species of Desidae spider that is endemic to New Zealand.

Taxonomy

This species was described in 1970 by Ray Forster from male and specimens. The holotype is stored in Te Papa Museum under registration number AS.000115.

Description

The male recorded at 5.27mm in length whereas the female is 5.69mm. The cephalothorax and legs are coloured pale yellow brown. The abdomen is creamy with dark patches dorsally.

Distribution

This species is only known from Stewart Island and Bench Island in New Zealand.

Conservation status

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