bonte bodemzakspin
Scotina celans
The bonte bodemzakspin (Scotina celans) is a small ground-dwelling spider species characterized by its mottled brown and pale coloration that provides excellent camouflage against soil and leaf litter. This nocturnal hunter plays an important ecological role as both predator of small invertebrates and prey for larger arthropods and small vertebrates in forest floor ecosystems.
19
Countries
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Arachnida
Order
Araneae
Family
Liocranidae
Genus
Scotina
bonte bodemzakspin belongs to the family Liocranidae, order Araneae, within the Arachnida class.
Species Profile
The bonte bodemzakspin (Scotina celans) is a small ground-dwelling spider species characterized by its mottled brown and pale coloration that provides excellent camouflage against soil and leaf litter. This nocturnal hunter plays an important ecological role as both predator of small invertebrates and prey for larger arthropods and small vertebrates in forest floor ecosystems.
The bonte bodemzakspin faces significant threats from habitat degradation and fragmentation due to agricultural intensification and urban development across its range. Climate change and altered precipitation patterns further threaten the specific soil moisture conditions this ground-dwelling spider requires for survival.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species inhabits natural grasslands, heathlands, and sandy soils with specific moisture requirements, typically found in lowland areas with sparse vegetation cover. It constructs ground-level webs in areas with suitable soil composition and microclimate conditions.
Threats
Habitat fragmentation from agricultural expansion
Loss of natural grassland and heathland ecosystems
Urban development and infrastructure projects
Climate change altering soil moisture regimes
Intensive farming practices reducing habitat quality
Found in 19 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). bonte bodemzakspin (Scotina celans). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/bonte-bodemzakspin