• Source: Cycloctenus westlandicus
  • Cycloctenus westlandicus is a species of Cycloctenidae spider endemic to New Zealand.


    Taxonomy


    This species was described in 1964 by Ray Forster from male and female specimens. It was most recently revised in 1979. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.


    Description


    The male is recorded at 11.8mm in length whereas the female is 13.5mm. This species has various brown and black markings of varying darkness throughout the body.


    Distribution


    This species is only known from Westland and Fiordland in New Zealand.


    Conservation status


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


    References

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