Erigonops littoralis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Erigonops littoralis faces severe habitat degradation from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along Mediterranean shorelines. Rising sea levels and increased storm intensity threaten the narrow band of suitable coastal habitat this spider requires. Agricultural expansion and urbanization have fragmented remaining populations, while pollution from coastal activities degrades the specialized microhabitats essential for this species' survival.
Habitat
This small spider inhabits specialized coastal microhabitats including sandy beaches, coastal dunes, and rocky shoreline crevices along Mediterranean coastlines. It requires the specific moisture and temperature conditions found in the narrow transition zone between terrestrial and marine environments.
