Tangata nigraTangata nigra is a species of Orsolobidae. The species is endemic to New Zealand.TaxonomyThis species was described in 1985 by Ray Forster and Norman Platnick from male and female specimens collected in Haast. It is the type species for the Tangata. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.DescriptionThe male is recorded at 3.04mm in length whereas the female is 4.00mm. The abdomen is patterned dorsally.DistributionThis species is known from the south Westland region in New Zealand.Conservation statusUnder the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".