Anoteropsis litoralis is a species of wolf spider that is endemic to New Zealand.
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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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| Anoteropsis litoralis Vink, 2002
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Etymology edit
The name "litoralis" refers to the seashore habitat of the species.[1]
Taxonomy edit
Anoteropsis litoralis was described in 2002.[1]
Description edit
Anoteropsis 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 edit
Anoteropsis 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 edit
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