Tekella unisetosa


Tekella unisetosa is a species of Cyatholipidae spider endemic to New Zealand.

Taxonomy

This species was described in 1988 by Ray Forster from male and female specimens. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.

Description

The male is recorded at 2.85mm in length whereas the female is 2.65mm. This species has a reddish brown carapace. The abdomen has a strong black pattern dorsally.

Distribution

This species is only known from Fiordland, New Zealand.

Conservation status

Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".