Hivanua


Hivanua is a genus of spiders in the family Salticidae.

Distribution

Hivanua is endemic to the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia.

Etymology

The genus name references the two largest islands in its range, Hiva Oa and Nuku Hiva.

Species

, this genus includes six species:Hivanua flavipesFrench Polynesia Hivanua nigrescensFrench Polynesia Hivanua nigrolineataFrench Polynesia Hivanua rufescens – French Polynesia Hivanua tekao Maddison, 2024 – French Polynesia Hivanua triangulifer – French Polynesia