Anoteropsis alpina
{{Short description|Species of spider}}
{{Use New Zealand English|date=July 2024}}
{{Speciesbox
| genus = Anoteropsis
| species = alpina
| status = NT
| status_system = NZTCS
| authority = Vink, 2002
}}
Anoteropsis alpina is a species of Lycosidae that is endemic to New Zealand.Vink, C. (2002). [https://wsc.nmbe.ch/reference/9417 Lycosidae (Arachnida: Araneae)]. Fauna of New Zealand 44: 1-94
Taxonomy
This species was described in 2002 by Cor Vink from male and female specimens. The holotype is stored in Otago Museum.
Description
Distribution and habitat
This species is only known from alpine habitat in the South Island of New Zealand. It is typically associated with screen and rocky terrain.
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened" with the qualifiers of "Climate Impact" and "Data Poor: Trend".{{Cite journal |last1=Sirvid |first1=P. J. |last2=Vink |first2=C. J. |last3=Fitzgerald |first3=B. M. |last4=Wakelin |first4=M. D. |last5=Rolfe |first5=J. |last6=Michel |first6=P. |date=2020-01-01 |title=Conservation status of New Zealand Araneae (spiders), 2020 |url=https://www.doc.govt.nz/globalassets/documents/science-and-technical/nztcs34entire.pdf |journal=New Zealand Threat Classification Series |language=English |volume=34 |pages=1–37}}