Feder-Zwergstachelbein
Maso gallicus
The Feder-Zwergstachelbein (Maso gallicus) is a small, distinctive arthropod characterized by its feathered leg spines and compact body structure. This diminutive species displays intricate bristle patterns along its appendages that aid in both locomotion and sensory detection.
15
Countries
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Arachnida
Order
Araneae
Family
Linyphiidae
Genus
Maso
Feder-Zwergstachelbein belongs to the family Linyphiidae, order Araneae, within the Arachnida class.
Species Profile
The Feder-Zwergstachelbein (Maso gallicus) is a small, distinctive arthropod characterized by its feathered leg spines and compact body structure. This diminutive species displays intricate bristle patterns along its appendages that aid in both locomotion and sensory detection. It serves as both a decomposer of organic matter and prey species for various invertebrate predators in its ecosystem.
Primary threats include habitat fragmentation due to agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited range. Climate change is altering moisture regimes in its preferred microhabitats, while invasive plant species are disrupting the delicate soil chemistry conditions this species requires for reproduction.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species inhabits the leaf litter and upper soil layers of deciduous woodlands, particularly favoring areas with high organic content and consistent moisture levels. It shows strong preference for sites beneath fallen logs and among decomposing vegetation where humidity remains stable year-round.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Endangered
Primary threats include habitat fragmentation due to agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited range. Climate change is altering moisture regimes in its preferred microhabitats, while invasive plant species are disrupting the delicate soil chemistry conditions this species requires for reproduction.
Detailed threat classification data is sourced from IUCN assessments as they become available.
Found in 15 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). Feder-Zwergstachelbein (Maso gallicus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/feder-zwergstachelbein