CRCritically Endangered
geelborstpanterspin
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.
Other threatened species in Lycosidae
Threatened in Åland Islands
Frequently asked questions
Why is geelborstpanterspin classified as Critically Endangered?
geelborstpanterspin 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 geelborstpanterspin live?
geelborstpanterspin 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 geelborstpanterspin?
The main threats to geelborstpanterspin 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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