Maniho centralis


Maniho centralis is a species of Desidae that is endemic to New Zealand.

Taxonomy

This species was described by Ray Forster and Cecil Wilton in 1973 from female and male specimens. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.

Description

The female is recorded at 6.5mm in length whereas the male is 5.8mm.

Distribution

This species is only known from Central Otago, New Zealand.

Conservation status

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