Haplinis taranakii


Haplinis taranakii is a species of sheet weaver spider endemic to New Zealand.

Taxonomy

This species was described as Pseudafroneta taranakii in 1979 by A.D Blest from female specimens. In 2002, it was moved to the Haplinis genus and the male was described. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.

Description

The male is recorded at 5.51mm in length whereas the female is 5mm.

Distribution

This species is only known from Taranaki, New Zealand.

Conservation status

Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Naturally Uncommon" with the qualifier of "Range Restricted".