Matachia livor


Matachia livor is a species of Desidae spider that is endemic to New Zealand.

Taxonomy

This species was first described by Arthur Urquhart in 1893 from a male specimen. It has undergone numerous revisions. The holotype is stored in Canterbury Museum.

Description

The male is recorded at 7.66mm in length whereas the female is 7.20mm. The abdomen has a prominent chevron pattern dorsally.

Distribution

This species is widespread throughout the North Island of New Zealand.

Conservation status

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