Anoteropsis forsteri
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{{Use New Zealand English|date=July 2024}}
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Anoteropsis forsteri is a species of wolf spider that is endemic to New Zealand.
Etymology
The species is named after the arachnologist Raymond Forster, who mentored the describer of this species.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.
Description
Anoteropsis forsteri is very similar to A. litoralis which occupies similar habitat, but can be distinguished by morphological features of their reproductive organs.
Habitat and distribution
Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Naturally Uncommon" with the qualifier of "Range Restricted".{{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}}