Theridion squalidum is a species of Theridiidae that is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
Taxonomy
This species was described in 1886 by Arthur Urquhart from a female specimen.[1]
Description
The female is recorded at 5mm in length.[1]
Distribution
This species is only known from Auckland, New Zealand.[1]
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Data Deficient" with the qualifiers of "Data Poor: Size", "Data Poor: Trend" and "One Location".[2]
References
- 1234Urquhart, A. T. (1886). On the spiders of New Zealand. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute18: 184-205.
- āSirvid, P. J.; Vink, C. J.; Fitzgerald, B. M.; Wakelin, M. D.; Rolfe, J.; Michel, P. (2020-01-01). "Conservation status of New Zealand Araneae (spiders), 2020"(PDF). New Zealand Threat Classification Series. 34: 1ā37.
Categories:
- Theridion
- Spiders described in 1886
- Endemic spiders of New Zealand
- Theridiidae stubs