ENEndangered
Cladomelea akermani
Local name: Akerman’s Bolas Spider
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
Other threatened species in ARANEIDAE
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Akerman’s Bolas Spider classified as Endangered?
Akerman’s Bolas Spider is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Akerman’s Bolas Spider live?
Akerman’s Bolas 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 Akerman’s Bolas Spider?
The main threats to Akerman’s Bolas Spider are 1.1, and 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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