It is a monotypic species .
The great spotted kiwi was first described as Apteryx haastii by Thomas Potts , in 1872 , based on a specimen from Westland , New Zealand .
New Zealand is a monotypic species .
The great spotted kiwi was first described as Apteryx haastii by Thomas Potts , in 1872 , based on a specimen from Westland , New Zealand .