Anoteropsis litoralis

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Anoteropsis litoralis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Araneomorphae
Family: Lycosidae
Genus: Anoteropsis
Species:
A. litoralis
Binomial name
Anoteropsis litoralis
Vink, 2002

Anoteropsis litoralis is a species of wolf spider that is endemic to New Zealand.

Etymology[edit]

The name "litoralis" refers to the seashore habitat of the species.[1]

Taxonomy[edit]

Anoteropsis litoralis was described in 2002.[1]

Description[edit]

Anoteropsis litoralis can be distinguished from other species of Anoteropsis by its yellow dorsal surface with black markings and several unique features in the male and female reproductive organs.[1]

Habitat and distribution[edit]

Anoteropsis litoralis occupies sand dunes and beaches along the coast. They can be found in these habitats north of 44°S in New Zealand (Many habitats to the south are typically occupied by Anoteropsis forsteri, a similar species).[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Vink, C. (2002). Lycosidae (Arachnida: Araneae). Fauna of New Zealand 44: 1-94.