VU

nordtrattspindel

Arctobius agelenoides

Unknown

Overview

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

The nordtrattspindel faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized northern European environments. Climate change poses a particular threat as warming temperatures alter the cool, moist conditions this arctic-adapted spider requires. Human activities including forestry, agriculture, and urban development continue to fragment and reduce suitable habitat patches across its limited range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cool, moist environments in northern European forests, particularly favoring areas with dense ground vegetation and leaf litter. It typically occurs in coniferous and mixed woodlands where it can find suitable microhabitats for web construction and prey capture.

Threatened in Canada

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

Declining
VU

Nephrotoma lundbecki

Unknown
VU

Large Tree-chernes

Dendrochernes cyrneus

Unknown
VU

Jasmineira caudata

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is nordtrattspindel classified as Vulnerable?
nordtrattspindel 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 nordtrattspindel faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized northern European environments. Climate change poses a particular threat as warming temperatures alter the cool, moist conditions this arctic-adapted spider requires. Human activities including forestry, agriculture, and urban development continue to fragment and reduce suitable habitat patches across its limited range.
Where does nordtrattspindel live?
nordtrattspindel occurs in Canada, Finland, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Norway, and Russia (plus 2 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 nordtrattspindel?
The main threats to nordtrattspindel 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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