duinrenspin
Thanatus striatus
Thanatus striatus is a species of running crab spider in the family Philodromidae. It is found in North America, Europe, Turkey, a range from Russia, and Central Asia.
27
Countries
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Arachnida
Order
Araneae
Family
Philodromidae
Genus
Thanatus
duinrenspin belongs to the family Philodromidae, order Araneae, within the Arachnida class.
Species Profile
Thanatus striatus is a species of running crab spider in the family Philodromidae. It is found in North America, Europe, Turkey, a range from Russia, and Central Asia.
The duinrenspin faces significant threats from habitat loss due to coastal development and dune stabilization projects that alter its specialized sandy habitat. Climate change and increased storm intensity threaten the fragile dune ecosystems this species depends on, while recreational activities and tourism development further fragment and degrade suitable habitat.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits coastal sand dunes, sandy heathlands, and dry grasslands near shorelines, particularly favoring sparsely vegetated areas with loose sand and low shrub cover. The species is specifically adapted to dynamic dune systems and sandy soils in coastal environments.
Threats
Coastal development and urbanization
Dune stabilization and habitat modification
Climate change and sea level rise
Habitat fragmentation
Recreational disturbance and trampling
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). duinrenspin (Thanatus striatus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/duinrenspin