Midas Tree-weaver
Midia midas
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
5
Countries
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Arachnida
Order
Araneae
Family
Linyphiidae
Genus
Midia
Midas Tree-weaver belongs to the family Linyphiidae, order Araneae, within the Arachnida class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
The Midas Tree-weaver faces severe population declines due to widespread deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns critical for the specialized forest ecosystems this species depends on, while invasive species compete for nesting sites and food resources.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits dense tropical montane cloud forests and humid primary forests between 800-2,200m elevation, particularly favoring areas with dense canopy cover and abundant epiphytic vegetation. Requires mature forest stands with specific tree species for nesting and foraging activities.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
The Midas Tree-weaver faces severe population declines due to widespread deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns critical for the specialized forest ecosystems this species depends on, while invasive species compete for nesting sites and food resources.
Climate change impacts on forest ecosystems
Deforestation and logging
Habitat fragmentation
Agricultural expansion
Invasive species competition
Found in 5 Countries
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Midas Tree-weaver (Midia midas). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/midas-tree-weaver