Hivanua

Hivanua is a genus of spiders in the family Salticidae.

Distribution

Hivanua is endemic to the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia.

Etymology

The genus name references the two largest islands in its range, Hiva Oa and Nuku Hiva.

Species

, this genus includes six species:

• Hivanua flavipes <small>(Berland, 1933)</small> – French Polynesia (Marquesas Islands)
• Hivanua nigrescens <small>(Berland, 1933)</small> – French Polynesia (Marquesas Is.)
• Hivanua nigrolineata <small>(Berland, 1933)</small> – French Polynesia (Marquesas Is.)
• Hivanua rufescens <small>(Berland, 1934)</small> – French Polynesia (Marquesas Is.)
• Hivanua tekao <small>Maddison, 2024</small> – French Polynesia (Marquesas Is.)
• Hivanua triangulifer <small>(Berland, 1933)</small> – French Polynesia (Marquesas Is.)

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