CR

Leptonetela thracia

Unknown

Overview

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

Leptonetela thracia faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to limestone quarrying and cave disturbance in its restricted range in Thrace. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it highly vulnerable to any environmental changes or human activities affecting its cave systems. Urban development and agricultural expansion in the region further threaten the integrity of its subterranean habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This cave-dwelling spider inhabits limestone caves and underground systems in the Thrace region. It requires stable cave environments with specific humidity and temperature conditions typical of subterranean ecosystems.

Caves and subterranean habitats· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Leptonetela thracia classified as Critically Endangered?
Leptonetela thracia 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 thracia faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to limestone quarrying and cave disturbance in its restricted range in Thrace. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it highly vulnerable to any environmental changes or human activities affecting its cave systems. Urban development and agricultural expansion in the region further threaten the integrity of its subterranean habitat.
Where does Leptonetela thracia live?
Leptonetela thracia 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 thracia?
The main threats to Leptonetela thracia 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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