VU

Troglohyphantes spinipes

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Troglohyphantes spinipes faces significant threats from cave disturbance and habitat degradation within its limited subterranean range. Human activities including speleological tourism, cave exploration, and potential quarrying operations pose direct risks to the delicate cave ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change may alter the stable temperature and humidity conditions essential for cave-dwelling arthropods, while surface-level habitat modifications can disrupt the hydrological systems that maintain cave environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

Troglohyphantes spinipes inhabits deep cave systems and subterranean environments, typically found in limestone karst formations. This obligate cave-dwelling spider requires stable, humid conditions with consistent temperatures found in the deeper zones of caves where it constructs webs to capture small invertebrate prey.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Troglohyphantes spinipes classified as Vulnerable?
Troglohyphantes spinipes is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Troglohyphantes spinipes faces significant threats from cave disturbance and habitat degradation within its limited subterranean range. Human activities including speleological tourism, cave exploration, and potential quarrying operations pose direct risks to the delicate cave ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change may alter the stable temperature and humidity conditions essential for cave-dwelling arthropods, while surface-level habitat modifications can disrupt the hydrological systems that maintain cave environments.
Where does Troglohyphantes spinipes live?
Troglohyphantes spinipes occurs in Slovenia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Troglohyphantes spinipes?
The main threats to Troglohyphantes spinipes 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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