Parafroneta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Parafroneta |
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| P. marrineri, female | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Linyphiidae |
| Genus: | Parafroneta Blest, 1979 |
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| P. marrineri (Hogg, 1909)
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Parafroneta is a group of very small spiders, known as dwarf spiders. They are found in the South Pacific region, mainly in New Zealand. This group of spiders was first described by a scientist named A. D. Blest in 1979.
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What are Parafroneta Spiders?
Parafroneta is a genus of spiders. A genus is a scientific way to group together different types of animals that are very similar. These spiders are part of the Linyphiidae family, which is one of the largest families of spiders. Spiders in this family are often called "dwarf spiders" because they are usually quite small.
Where Do Parafroneta Spiders Live?
All known species of Parafroneta spiders live in New Zealand. This includes the main islands and some smaller surrounding islands, like Campbell Island. They are a unique part of New Zealand's amazing wildlife.
Different Kinds of Parafroneta Spiders
As of May 2019, there are fourteen different types, or species, of Parafroneta spiders. All of them have been found in New Zealand. Each species has its own scientific name.
- Parafroneta ambigua Blest, 1979 – New Zealand
- Parafroneta confusa Blest, 1979 – New Zealand
- Parafroneta demota Blest & Vink, 2002 – New Zealand
- Parafroneta haurokoae Blest & Vink, 2002 – New Zealand
- Parafroneta hirsuta Blest & Vink, 2003 – New Zealand
- Parafroneta insula Blest, 1979 – New Zealand
- Parafroneta marrineri (Hogg, 1909) (type) – New Zealand (Campbell Is.)
- Parafroneta minuta Blest, 1979 – New Zealand
- Parafroneta monticola Blest, 1979 – New Zealand
- Parafroneta persimilis Blest, 1979 – New Zealand
- Parafroneta pilosa Blest & Vink, 2003 – New Zealand
- Parafroneta subalpina Blest & Vink, 2002 – New Zealand
- Parafroneta subantarctica Blest, 1979 – New Zealand
- Parafroneta westlandica Blest & Vink, 2002 – New Zealand
See also
In Spanish: Parafroneta para niños
