Makora calypso


Makora calypso is a species of Desidae that is endemic to New Zealand.

Taxonomy

This species was described as Ixeuticus calypso by Brian John Marples from female and male specimens. It was revised in 1973. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.

Description

The female is recorded at 4.80mm in length whereas the male is 4.66mm. The cephalothorax and legs are coloured reddish brown. The abdomen is grey.

Distribution

This species is only known from Otago, New Zealand.

Conservation status

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