VUVulnerable
Transvaal African Purse-web Spider
Calommata transvaalica
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Savanna· majorGrassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Transvaal African Purse-web Spider classified as Vulnerable?
Transvaal African Purse-web Spider is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Transvaal African Purse-web Spider live?
Transvaal African Purse-web Spider occurs in South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Transvaal African Purse-web Spider?
The main threats to Transvaal African Purse-web Spider are 1.1, 2.1, and 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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