Pseudafroneta frigida


Pseudafroneta frigida is a species of sheet weaver spider endemic to New Zealand.

Taxonomy

This species was described in 1979 by A.D Blest from male and female specimens. It was most recently revised in 2002, in which the male was described. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.

Description

The male is recorded at 5.38mm in length whereas the female is 5.91mm.

Distribution

This species is only known from the Chatham Islands 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 "Range Restricted".