ENEndangered
Pietermaritzburg Long-jawed Ground Spider
Drassodella tenebrosa
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Savanna· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in GALLIENIELLIDAE
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pietermaritzburg Long-jawed Ground Spider classified as Endangered?
Pietermaritzburg Long-jawed Ground 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 Pietermaritzburg Long-jawed Ground Spider live?
Pietermaritzburg Long-jawed Ground 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 Pietermaritzburg Long-jawed Ground Spider?
The main threats to Pietermaritzburg Long-jawed Ground 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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