Anoteropsis litoralis

Anoteropsis litoralis is a species of wolf spider that is endemic to New Zealand.

Anoteropsis litoralis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Arachnida
Order:
Araneae
Family:
Lycosidae
Genus:
Anoteropsis
Species:
A. litoralis
Binomial name
Anoteropsis litoralis Vink, 2002


Etymology

The name "litoralis" refers to the seashore habitat of the species.[1]

Taxonomy

Anoteropsis litoralis was described in 2002.[1]

Description

Anoteropsis litoralis can be distinguished from other species of Anoteropsis by its yellow dorsal surface with black markings and several unique features in the male and female reproductive organs.[1]

Habitat and distribution

Anoteropsis litoralis occupies sand dunes and beaches along the coast. They can be found in these habitats north of 44°S in New Zealand (Many habitats to the south are typically occupied by Anoteropsis forsteri, a similar species).[1]

References
  1. Vink, C. (2002). Lycosidae (Arachnida: Araneae). Fauna of New Zealand 44: 1-94.
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