VU

Lasiargus hirsutus

Local name: pälsdvärgspindel

Unknown

Overview

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

The pälsdvärgspindel faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized forest environments, where logging and forest management practices alter the microhabitat structure essential for this small spider species. Climate change poses additional risks by affecting the moisture and temperature conditions of the forest floor and understory vegetation where these spiders construct their webs and hunt for prey.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits mature coniferous and mixed forests, particularly favoring areas with dense understory vegetation and stable microclimate conditions. It typically occupies the forest floor and lower vegetation layers where it can find suitable prey and construct its characteristic webs.

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EN

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Frequently asked questions

Why is pälsdvärgspindel classified as Vulnerable?
pälsdvärgspindel 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 pälsdvärgspindel faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized forest environments, where logging and forest management practices alter the microhabitat structure essential for this small spider species. Climate change poses additional risks by affecting the moisture and temperature conditions of the forest floor and understory vegetation where these spiders construct their webs and hunt for prey.
Where does pälsdvärgspindel live?
pälsdvärgspindel occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, and France (plus 4 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 pälsdvärgspindel?
The main threats to pälsdvärgspindel 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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