Mamoea monticola is a species of Desidae that is endemic to New Zealand.
Taxonomy.
This species was described by Ray Forster and Cecil Wilton in 1973 from female and male specimens. The holotype is stored in Te Papa Museum under registration number AS.000071.
Description.
The female is recorded at 5.80mm in length whereas the male is 5.55mm. The carapace is coloured reddish brown. The abdomen is brownish with a pale chevron pattern dorsally.
Distribution.
This species is only known from Nelson, New Zealand.
Conservation status.
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as "Naturally Uncommon" with the qualifier of "Range Restricted".