Alopecosa cuneata
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Alopecosa cuneata faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and urban development across its European range, which fragments and destroys the sandy heathlands and coastal dunes it requires. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and moisture regimes of these specialized habitats, while pesticide use in surrounding agricultural areas may reduce prey availability and directly impact spider populations.
Habitat
This wolf spider inhabits sandy coastal dunes, heathlands, and dry grasslands across parts of Europe, particularly favoring areas with sparse vegetation and well-drained sandy soils. The species requires open microhabitats with adequate prey density and suitable burrowing conditions for its ground-dwelling lifestyle.
Other threatened species in Lycosidae
Threatened in Algeria
Frequently asked questions
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