Adelocosa anops
EN

Adelocosa anops

Unknown

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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.

Adelocosa anops faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' highly specialized cave-dwelling lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to groundwater pollution and changes in cave hydrology from surface activities. Mining operations and quarrying activities pose additional risks by directly destroying cave systems or altering their microclimate conditions essential for this eyeless wolf spider's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Adelocosa anops is endemic to deep limestone caves and underground caverns, where it has evolved as a highly specialized troglobiont. This eyeless wolf spider inhabits the dark zones of cave systems with stable temperatures and high humidity, typically found in areas with permanent moisture and organic debris accumulation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Adelocosa anops classified as Endangered?
Adelocosa anops 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. Adelocosa anops faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' highly specialized cave-dwelling lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to groundwater pollution and changes in cave hydrology from surface activities. Mining operations and quarrying activities pose additional risks by directly destroying cave systems or altering their microclimate conditions essential for this eyeless wolf spider's survival.
Where does Adelocosa anops live?
Adelocosa anops occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Adelocosa anops?
The main threats to Adelocosa anops 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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