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Laestrygones otagoensis

Laestrygones otagoensis is a species of Toxopidae spider that is endemic to New Zealand.

Taxonomy

This species was described by Ray Forster in 1970 from male and female specimens. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.

Description

The male is recorded at 2.09mm in length whereas the female is 2.91mm. The carapace has dark bands and shading. The legs are pale with few markings. The abdomen is shaded dorsolaterally.

Distribution

This species is only known from Otago, New Zealand.

Conservation status

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

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