Ozyptila atomaria
Local name: Ozyptile sablée
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Ozyptila atomaria faces severe habitat degradation due to intensive agricultural practices and urban development across its limited European range. The species' specialized requirements for sandy soils and sparse vegetation make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes, with many historical populations lost to agricultural intensification. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the delicate soil structure essential for this ground-dwelling spider's survival.
Habitat
This specialized spider inhabits open sandy grasslands, coastal dunes, and sparsely vegetated areas with well-drained soils across parts of Europe. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including loose sandy substrates and low vegetation cover, often associated with traditional extensive grazing systems.
Other threatened species in Thomisidae
Threatened in Austria
Frequently asked questions
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