Anoteropsis litoralis is a species of wolf spider that is endemic to New Zealand.
| Anoteropsis litoralis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Lycosidae |
| Genus: | Anoteropsis |
| Species: | A. litoralis
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| Binomial name | |
| Anoteropsis litoralis Vink, 2002
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Etymology
editThe name "litoralis" refers to the seashore habitat of the species.[1]
Taxonomy
editAnoteropsis litoralis was described in 2002.[1]
Description
editAnoteropsis 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
editAnoteropsis 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
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