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mierbodemkrabspin

Ozyptila scabricula

Unknown

Overview

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

Ozyptila scabricula faces severe habitat degradation due to intensive agricultural practices and urban development across its limited European range. The species' specialized requirements for undisturbed soil microhabitats make it particularly vulnerable to ground disturbance from farming activities and construction. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered soil moisture regimes that affect the spider's prey availability and reproductive success.

Threat summary

Habitat

This ground-dwelling spider inhabits undisturbed soil environments including forest floors, grasslands, and heathlands with stable moisture conditions. The species requires areas with minimal human disturbance where it can construct its characteristic ground-level webs among leaf litter and low vegetation.

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Pistius truncatus

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Frequently asked questions

Why is mierbodemkrabspin classified as Endangered?
mierbodemkrabspin is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Ozyptila scabricula faces severe habitat degradation due to intensive agricultural practices and urban development across its limited European range. The species' specialized requirements for undisturbed soil microhabitats make it particularly vulnerable to ground disturbance from farming activities and construction. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered soil moisture regimes that affect the spider's prey availability and reproductive success.
Where does mierbodemkrabspin live?
mierbodemkrabspin occurs in Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, and Finland (plus 18 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 mierbodemkrabspin?
The main threats to mierbodemkrabspin 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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