CR

Leptonetela arvanitidisi

Unknown

Overview

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

Leptonetela arvanitidisi faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range, being endemic to a single cave system in Greece. The species is vulnerable to habitat degradation from human disturbance, cave tourism, and potential groundwater pollution. Climate change poses additional risks through altered cave microclimate conditions that could disrupt the delicate ecosystem this specialized spider depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic spider inhabits the deep zones of limestone cave systems in Greece, where it occupies the specialized subterranean environment with stable temperature and humidity conditions. The species is adapted to the perpetual darkness of cave ecosystems, likely feeding on small invertebrates within the cave's food web.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Leptonetela arvanitidisi classified as Critically Endangered?
Leptonetela arvanitidisi is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Leptonetela arvanitidisi faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range, being endemic to a single cave system in Greece. The species is vulnerable to habitat degradation from human disturbance, cave tourism, and potential groundwater pollution. Climate change poses additional risks through altered cave microclimate conditions that could disrupt the delicate ecosystem this specialized spider depends upon.
Where does Leptonetela arvanitidisi live?
Leptonetela arvanitidisi occurs in Greece. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Leptonetela arvanitidisi?
The main threats to Leptonetela arvanitidisi 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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