Singa hamata
Local name: Épeire tubuleuse
Singa hamata, commonly known as the Épeire tubuleuse, is a small orb-weaver spider characterized by its distinctive tubular retreat constructed at the edge of its circular web. This species typically displays a brownish coloration with subtle markings and plays a crucial ecological role as both predator of small flying insects and prey for birds and other arthropods in wetland ecosystems.
39
Countries
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Arachnida
Order
Araneae
Family
Araneidae
Genus
Singa
Singa hamata belongs to the family Araneidae, order Araneae, within the Arachnida class.
Species Profile
Singa hamata, commonly known as the Épeire tubuleuse, is a small orb-weaver spider characterized by its distinctive tubular retreat constructed at the edge of its circular web. This species typically displays a brownish coloration with subtle markings and plays a crucial ecological role as both predator of small flying insects and prey for birds and other arthropods in wetland ecosystems.
Singa hamata faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction and fragmentation of its specialized wetland environments. Agricultural intensification, urban development, and water pollution have significantly reduced the quality and extent of suitable breeding habitats for this orb-weaver spider.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species inhabits marshy areas, reed beds, and the vegetated margins of ponds, lakes, and slow-moving waterways where humidity levels remain consistently high. They construct their webs among tall grasses and emergent vegetation, typically 0.5-2 meters above the water surface.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Endangered
Singa hamata faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction and fragmentation of its specialized wetland environments. Agricultural intensification, urban development, and water pollution have significantly reduced the quality and extent of suitable breeding habitats for this orb-weaver spider.
Agricultural intensification and pesticide use
Wetland habitat destruction and drainage
Climate change affecting wetland hydrology
Urban development and infrastructure expansion
Water pollution and eutrophication
Found in 39 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). Singa hamata (Singa hamata). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/epeire-tubuleuse