Alopecosa trabalis
CR

Alopecosa trabalis

Unknown

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Overview

Alopecosa trabalis is a species of wolf spiders in the genus Alopecosa found in "Europe to Central Asia".

Alopecosa trabalis, the geelborstpanterspin, faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements and small population size make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

Alopecosa trabalis inhabits open, ground-level terrestrial environments such as sparsely vegetated soil and leaf litter, where it hunts actively rather than building webs.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Alopecosa trabalis classified as Critically Endangered?
Alopecosa trabalis is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Alopecosa trabalis, the geelborstpanterspin, faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements and small population size make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Where does Alopecosa trabalis live?
Alopecosa trabalis occurs in Åland Islands, Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, and Croatia (plus 26 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Alopecosa trabalis?
The main threats to Alopecosa trabalis 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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