VU

kulehodeedderkopp

Walckenaeria capito

Unknown

Overview

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

Walckenaeria capito faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized wetland environments. Agricultural intensification and drainage of marshlands have reduced the availability of suitable microhabitats this tiny spider requires. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance of its bog and fen ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This small linyphiid spider inhabits wet grasslands, marshes, bogs, and fen margins across northern and central Europe. It requires consistently moist conditions and is typically found in the lower vegetation layers of these specialized wetland ecosystems.

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EN

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Frequently asked questions

Why is kulehodeedderkopp classified as Vulnerable?
kulehodeedderkopp 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. Walckenaeria capito faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized wetland environments. Agricultural intensification and drainage of marshlands have reduced the availability of suitable microhabitats this tiny spider requires. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance of its bog and fen ecosystems.
Where does kulehodeedderkopp live?
kulehodeedderkopp occurs in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, and Finland (plus 12 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 kulehodeedderkopp?
The main threats to kulehodeedderkopp 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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