donkere neon
CR

donkere neon

Neon valentulus

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neon_valentulus

Overview

Neon valentulus is a species of jumping spider found from Europe to Central Asia. It is only found in marshy areas.

The donkere neon faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range. Water pollution from industrial runoff and agricultural chemicals has significantly degraded the quality of its freshwater breeding sites, while climate change is altering precipitation patterns critical for its reproductive cycle.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits shallow freshwater streams, ponds, and wetlands with dense aquatic vegetation in temperate lowland regions below 300m elevation. Requires clean, slow-moving waters with abundant submerged plants and soft substrates for breeding and foraging.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is donkere neon classified as Critically Endangered?
donkere neon 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. The donkere neon faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range. Water pollution from industrial runoff and agricultural chemicals has significantly degraded the quality of its freshwater breeding sites, while climate change is altering precipitation patterns critical for its reproductive cycle.
Where does donkere neon live?
donkere neon occurs in Åland Islands, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, and Finland (plus 7 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to donkere neon?
The main threats to donkere neon are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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