VU

Dipoena braccata

Local name: kolhjälmspindel

Unknown

Overview

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

Dipoena braccata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized woodland environments, particularly through intensive forestry practices that alter the structural complexity of forest understory vegetation. The species' dependence on specific microhabitat conditions makes it vulnerable to changes in forest management regimes and climate-induced shifts in vegetation composition. Urban expansion and agricultural conversion of forested areas further fragment the already limited suitable habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This small spider inhabits deciduous and mixed woodlands, typically found in the understory vegetation and leaf litter layers where it constructs its webs among low shrubs and herbaceous plants. The species shows preference for structurally complex forest environments with abundant dead wood and diverse ground-layer vegetation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is kolhjälmspindel classified as Vulnerable?
kolhjälmspindel 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. Dipoena braccata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized woodland environments, particularly through intensive forestry practices that alter the structural complexity of forest understory vegetation. The species' dependence on specific microhabitat conditions makes it vulnerable to changes in forest management regimes and climate-induced shifts in vegetation composition. Urban expansion and agricultural conversion of forested areas further fragment the already limited suitable habitat patches.
Where does kolhjälmspindel live?
kolhjälmspindel occurs in Austria, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, and Israel (plus 8 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 kolhjälmspindel?
The main threats to kolhjälmspindel 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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