gemarmerde galgspin
Dipoena melanogaster
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
The gemarmerde galgspin faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its native South African range, particularly through agricultural expansion and urban development in coastal and inland regions. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the vegetation structure this spider depends on for web construction and prey availability. The species' limited distribution makes it especially vulnerable to localized habitat disturbances.
Habitat
This spider inhabits scrubland, fynbos vegetation, and coastal grasslands across parts of South Africa. It constructs small webs in low shrubs and herbaceous plants, preferring areas with moderate vegetation density that provide both hunting opportunities and protection from environmental extremes.
Other threatened species in Theridiidae
Threatened in Afghanistan
Frequently asked questions
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