- Source: Stanwellia taranga
Stanwellia taranga is a species of mygalomorph spider endemic to New Zealand.
Taxonomy
This species was described as Aparua taranga in 1968 by Ray Forster from a single female specimen collected in Hen Island. It was transferred into the Stanwellia genus in 1983. The holotype is stored in Auckland War Memorial Museum under registration number AMNZ5047.
Description
The female is recorded at 14.5mm in length. The carapace and legs are orange to yellow brown. The abdomen is cream with a mottled pattern.
Distribution
This species is only known from Hen Island, 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".