VU

Intertidal Erigonops Sheet-web Spider

Erigonops littoralis

Unknown

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.

Threat summary

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.

Marine intertidal· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Intertidal Erigonops Sheet-web Spider classified as Vulnerable?
Intertidal Erigonops Sheet-web Spider is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. 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.
Where does Intertidal Erigonops Sheet-web Spider live?
Intertidal Erigonops Sheet-web Spider occurs in South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Intertidal Erigonops Sheet-web Spider?
The main threats to Intertidal Erigonops Sheet-web Spider are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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