moerasblinker
VU

moerasblinker

Heliophanus auratus

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heliophanus_auratus

Overview

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

The moerasblinker faces severe habitat degradation due to wetland drainage and agricultural intensification across its European range. Urban development and water pollution from agricultural runoff have fragmented remaining suitable habitats. Climate change-induced alterations to wetland hydrology further threaten the specific moisture conditions this jumping spider requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This jumping spider inhabits wet meadows, marsh edges, and other moisture-rich grassland environments across Europe. It requires specific microhabitat conditions with high humidity and dense vegetation structure typical of undisturbed wetland margins.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is moerasblinker classified as Vulnerable?
moerasblinker is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The moerasblinker faces severe habitat degradation due to wetland drainage and agricultural intensification across its European range. Urban development and water pollution from agricultural runoff have fragmented remaining suitable habitats. Climate change-induced alterations to wetland hydrology further threaten the specific moisture conditions this jumping spider requires for survival.
Where does moerasblinker live?
moerasblinker occurs in Åland Islands, Albania, Armenia, Austria, Belarus, and Belgium (plus 31 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 moerasblinker?
The main threats to moerasblinker 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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