Pholcomma antipodianum


Pholcomma antipodianum is a species of cobweb spider that is endemic to New Zealand.

Taxonomy

This species was described as Erigone antipodiana in 1955 by Ray Forster from male specimens. In 1957, it was moved to the Phocomma genus. The holotype is stored in Te Papa Museum under registration number AS.000004.

Description

The female is recorded at 2.61mm in length. The carapace is dark blackish brown. The abdomen is greyish black.

Distribution

This species is only known from Antipodes Island in New Zealand.

Conservation status

Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Naturally Uncommon" with the qualifiers of "Island Endemic" and "One Location".