duinkampoot
Zelotes electus
Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Frederik Leck Fischer, všetky práva vyhradené, uploaded by Frederik Leck Fischer
Overview
The duinkampoot (Zelotes electus) is a small ground spider characterized by its dark metallic sheen and robust build, typically measuring 6-8mm in body length. This nocturnal hunter plays a crucial role in coastal dune ecosystems by controlling populations of small arthropods and serving as prey for larger predators.
The duinkampoot (Zelotes electus) faces significant threats from coastal habitat degradation and human development pressures in its specialized dune environments. Climate change-induced sea level rise and increased storm intensity pose additional risks to its fragmented coastal populations, while recreational activities and sand extraction further compromise habitat quality.
Habitat
Inhabits coastal sand dunes, sandy grasslands, and stabilized dune systems along European coastlines, typically in areas with sparse vegetation and loose sandy substrates. Shows preference for semi-natural dune habitats with moderate human disturbance levels.
Other threatened species in Gnaphosidae
Threatened in Algeria
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