• Source: Orepukia nummosa
  • Orepukia nummosa is a species of Cycloctenidae that is endemic to New Zealand.


    Taxonomy


    This species was described as Rubrius nummosus in 1909 by Henry Roughton Hogg from a female specimen. It was most recently revised in 1973. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.


    Description


    The female is recorded at 18.5mm in length. The cephalothorax is coloured red brown. The abdomen is yellow brown and has dark grey markings.


    Distribution


    This species is only known from Bounty Island and Antipodes Island in New Zealand.


    Conservation status


    Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Naturally Uncommon" with the qualifiers of "Island Endemic" and "One Location".


    References

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