VU

oeverwolfspin

Pardosa prativaga

Unknown

Overview

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

Pardosa prativaga faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited European range. Wetland drainage and conversion of traditional grasslands to intensive farming have eliminated crucial hunting grounds and overwintering sites. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering moisture regimes in the species' preferred semi-aquatic habitats, while pesticide use in agricultural areas directly impacts both the spider and its invertebrate prey base.

Threat summary

Habitat

This wolf spider inhabits wet meadows, marsh edges, and seasonally flooded grasslands across parts of Europe. It requires areas with consistent moisture levels and dense vegetation cover, typically found in traditional agricultural landscapes and natural wetland margins.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is oeverwolfspin classified as Vulnerable?
oeverwolfspin 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. Pardosa prativaga faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited European range. Wetland drainage and conversion of traditional grasslands to intensive farming have eliminated crucial hunting grounds and overwintering sites. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering moisture regimes in the species' preferred semi-aquatic habitats, while pesticide use in agricultural areas directly impacts both the spider and its invertebrate prey base.
Where does oeverwolfspin live?
oeverwolfspin occurs in Afghanistan, Åland Islands, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, and Bulgaria (plus 23 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 oeverwolfspin?
The main threats to oeverwolfspin 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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