banded jumper
Phlegra fasciata
Phlegra fasciata is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. The species is widely distributed across the Palearctic region.
45
Countries
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Arachnida
Order
Araneae
Family
Salticidae
Genus
Phlegra
banded jumper belongs to the family Salticidae, order Araneae, within the Arachnida class.
Species Profile
Phlegra fasciata is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. The species is widely distributed across the Palearctic region.
The banded jumper faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its European range. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the temperature and moisture conditions of the specialized grassland and heathland habitats this species requires for survival and reproduction.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits dry grasslands, heathlands, sandy areas, and open woodland edges with sparse vegetation. Prefers warm, sun-exposed sites with low-growing vegetation and bare ground patches typical of Mediterranean and temperate European ecosystems.
Threats
Habitat loss from agricultural intensification
Urban development and infrastructure expansion
Climate change altering habitat conditions
Grassland degradation from overgrazing
Loss of heathland through succession
Found in 45 Countries
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). banded jumper (Phlegra fasciata). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/banded-jumper