CRCritically Endangered
Sheet-weaver Spider
Catonetria caeca
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Caves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Invasive/problematic species control
Other threatened species in LINYPHIIDAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sheet-weaver Spider classified as Critically Endangered?
Sheet-weaver Spider is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Sheet-weaver Spider live?
Sheet-weaver Spider occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sheet-weaver Spider?
The main threats to Sheet-weaver Spider are 8.1, and 9.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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