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nacktofsspindel

Acartauchenius scurrilis

Unknown

Overview

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

Acartauchenius scurrilis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized microhabitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to soil disturbance and changes in moisture regimes. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the delicate soil ecosystems this ground-dwelling arachnid depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized soil microhabitats in temperate regions, typically found in undisturbed grasslands and forest floor environments with specific moisture and organic matter requirements. It shows strong preference for areas with stable soil structure and minimal human disturbance.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is nacktofsspindel classified as Endangered?
nacktofsspindel 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. Acartauchenius scurrilis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized microhabitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to soil disturbance and changes in moisture regimes. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the delicate soil ecosystems this ground-dwelling arachnid depends upon.
Where does nacktofsspindel live?
nacktofsspindel occurs in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, and Finland (plus 17 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 nacktofsspindel?
The main threats to nacktofsspindel 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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