Plectophanes pilgrimiPlectophanes pilgrimi is a species of Cycloctenidae spider endemic to New Zealand.TaxonomyThis species was described in 1964 by Ray Forster from female specimens. It is named after Robert [Pilgrim (entomologist)|Robert Pilgrim], a notable New Zealand entomologist. It was most recently revised in 1979. The holotype is stored in Canterbury [Museum, Christchurch|Canterbury Museum].DescriptionThe female is recorded at 10.08mm in length. The carapace is brown. The abdomen is creamy white chevron patterns dorsally.DistributionThis species is only known from Canterbury and Westland in New Zealand.Conservation statusUnder the New Zealand [Threat Classification System], this species is listed as "Data Deficient" with the qualifiers of "Data Poor: Size" and "Data Poor: Trend".