driepuntspringspin
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driepuntspringspin

Pellenes tripunctatus

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Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Gilles San Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Gilles San Martin

Overview

Pellenes tripunctatus is a species of jumping spider from the Palearctic region. It is the type species of the genus Pellenes.

Pellenes tripunctatus faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

P. tripunctatus is widely distributed across the Palearctic region, with records from Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and China. In the British Isles, it has a restricted distribution and is considered rare, being recorded primarily from coastal shingle habitats in Kent and Dorset.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is driepuntspringspin classified as Endangered?
driepuntspringspin 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. Pellenes tripunctatus faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Where does driepuntspringspin live?
driepuntspringspin occurs in Afghanistan, Åland Islands, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, and Croatia (plus 24 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 driepuntspringspin?
The main threats to driepuntspringspin 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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