Tuapoka ovalis is a species of Agelenidae that is endemic to New Zealand.
Taxonomy.
his species was described in 1973 by Ray Forster and Cecil Wilton from female and male specimens. The holotype is stored in Canterbury Museum.
Description.
The female is recorded at 1.6mm in length whereas the male is 1.5mm. The cephalothorax and legs are coloured straw yellow. The abdomen is creamy.
Distribution.
This species is widespread throughout New Zealand.
Conservation status.
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Not Threatened".