duinkampoot
Zelotes electus
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.
27
Countries
Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Frederik Leck Fischer, všetky práva vyhradené, uploaded by Frederik Leck Fischer
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Arachnida
Order
Araneae
Family
Gnaphosidae
Genus
Zelotes
duinkampoot belongs to the family Gnaphosidae, order Araneae, within the Arachnida class.
Species Profile
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.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
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.
Threats
Coastal development and urbanization
Habitat fragmentation in dune systems
Recreational disturbance and trampling
Sand extraction and mining activities
Sea level rise and coastal erosion
Found in 27 Countries
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). duinkampoot (Zelotes electus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/duinkampoot