Anoteropsis litoralis facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Anoteropsis litoralis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Subphylum:	Chelicerata
Class:	Arachnida
Order:	Araneae
Infraorder:	Araneomorphae
Family:	Lycosidae
Genus:	Anoteropsis
Species:	A. litoralis
Binomial name
Anoteropsis litoralis Vink, 2002
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Anoteropsis litoralis is a special kind of wolf spider. It lives only in New Zealand. This means it is endemic to New Zealand. Scientists first described this spider in 2002.

What's in a Name? (Etymology)

The name "litoralis" comes from a word meaning "of the seashore." This spider got its name because it loves to live near the coast.

How Scientists Classify It (Taxonomy)

Scientists officially named Anoteropsis litoralis in the year 2002. This naming helps them organize and understand different types of spiders.

What Does It Look Like? (Description)

Anoteropsis litoralis has a unique look that helps tell it apart from other Anoteropsis spiders. It has a yellow back with black markings. Male and female spiders also have special features on their bodies. These features help scientists identify them correctly.

Where Does It Live? (Habitat and Distribution)

You can find Anoteropsis litoralis living on sandy beaches and sand dunes. These spiders are found along the coast of New Zealand. They mostly live in the northern parts of the country. In the southern areas, you might find a similar spider called Anoteropsis forsteri instead.

See also

In Spanish: Anoteropsis litoralis para niños