Porrhothele quadrigyna

Porrhothele quadrigyna is a species of Mygalomorphae spider endemic to New Zealand.

Taxonomy
This species was described in 1968 by Ray Forster from numerous female specimens throughout the Northland region.

The holotype is stored at Te Papa Museum under registration number AS.000094.

Description
This species has a stocky appearance. They are known to grow over 20mm in body length. The carapace and legs are blackish brown. The abdomen is brown with blotches.

Distribution
This species is found in the Northland region of New Zealand. It is also known to occur on Hen Island and Poor Knights Islands.

Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as Not Threatened.