| Rayforstia scuta | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Anapidae |
| Genus: | Rayforstia |
| Species: | R. scuta |
| Binomial name | |
| Rayforstia scuta (Forster, 1959) | |
| Synonyms | |
Textricella scuta | |
Rayforstia scuta is a species of Anapidae that is endemic to New Zealand. [1]
This species was described as Textricella insula in 1959 by Ray Forster from male and female specimens. [2] In 2010 it was transferred to Rayforstia . [1] The holotype is stored in Te Papa Museum. [2]
The male is recorded at 1.17mm in length whereas the female is 1.31mm. The carapace and legs are yellow brown. [2]
This species is known throughout New Zealand. [1]
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened". [3]
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