VU

kustfuktspindel

Robertus heydemanni

Unknown

Overview

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

Robertus heydemanni faces severe habitat degradation due to coastal development and tourism infrastructure along its restricted Baltic Sea range. Climate change poses an additional threat through rising sea levels and altered coastal dynamics that could eliminate the specialized littoral habitats this spider requires. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinction events.

Threat summary

Habitat

This coastal spider inhabits specialized littoral zones along rocky shores and coastal cliffs in the Baltic Sea region. It requires specific microhabitats within the spray zone where saltwater tolerance and specialized prey availability create unique ecological conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is kustfuktspindel classified as Vulnerable?
kustfuktspindel 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. Robertus heydemanni faces severe habitat degradation due to coastal development and tourism infrastructure along its restricted Baltic Sea range. Climate change poses an additional threat through rising sea levels and altered coastal dynamics that could eliminate the specialized littoral habitats this spider requires. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinction events.
Where does kustfuktspindel live?
kustfuktspindel occurs in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Greece, Romania, and Russia (plus 2 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 kustfuktspindel?
The main threats to kustfuktspindel 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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