Puwere pureora
Species profile
Puwere pureora
FamilyNeopilionidae GenusPuwere NZ statusEndemic
Puwere pureora is an endemic North Island harvestman, widespread across the central North Island. Males occur in three distinct forms: large alpha males with broad powerful chelicerae, large beta males with long slender chelicerae, and much smaller gamma males with reduced chelicerae. The enlarged chelicerae of alpha and beta males are used during contests with other males.
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