gestekelde nachtwolfspin
Trochosa spinipalpis
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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 gestekelde nachtwolfspin faces severe habitat degradation due to intensive agricultural practices and urban development in the Netherlands and Belgium. Drainage of wetlands and conversion of natural grasslands to monoculture farming has fragmented its specialized habitat requirements. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moisture-dependent ecosystems this spider requires for survival.
Habitat
This nocturnal wolf spider inhabits moist grasslands, wet heathlands, and the edges of wetland areas in lowland regions. It requires areas with adequate ground moisture and vegetation cover that provide both hunting grounds and shelter during daylight hours.
Other threatened species in Lycosidae
Threatened in Åland Islands
Frequently asked questions
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