Tekella lineataTekella lineata is a species of Cyatholipidae spider endemic to New Zealand.TaxonomyThis species was described in 1988 by Ray Forster from male and female specimens. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.DescriptionThe male is recorded at 1.64mm in length whereas the female is 1.9mm. This species has a dark reddish brown carapace. The abdomen has pale markings dorsally.DistributionThis species is only known from the South Island of New Zealand.Conservation statusUnder the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".