VU

Pholcomma gibbum

Unknown

Overview

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

The pantserkogelspin faces severe habitat degradation due to agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited range in South Africa's Western Cape. Mining activities and invasive plant species further fragment its specialized fynbos habitat, while climate change alters the moisture regimes essential for this ground-dwelling spider's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits the unique fynbos vegetation of South Africa's Western Cape, particularly favoring areas with dense shrubland and rocky outcrops. It constructs its webs in low vegetation and among stones in well-drained sandy soils typical of the Mediterranean-climate region.

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Dipoena melanogasterVU

Dipoena melanogaster

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Crustulina guttataVU

Crustulina guttata

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Lasaeola pronaVU

Lasaeola prona

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Threatened in Åland Islands

Scarce BlackneckCR

Scarce Blackneck

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EN

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Unknown
Haplodrassus cognatusCR

Haplodrassus cognatus

Unknown
Yellow-breasted BuntingCR

Yellow-breasted Bunting

Emberiza aureola

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Pholcomma gibbum classified as Vulnerable?
Pholcomma gibbum 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 pantserkogelspin faces severe habitat degradation due to agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited range in South Africa's Western Cape. Mining activities and invasive plant species further fragment its specialized fynbos habitat, while climate change alters the moisture regimes essential for this ground-dwelling spider's survival.
Where does Pholcomma gibbum live?
Pholcomma gibbum occurs in Åland Islands, Albania, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, and Estonia (plus 21 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 Pholcomma gibbum?
The main threats to Pholcomma gibbum 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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