CR

Patu silho

Unknown

Overview

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

Patu silho faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely small size and specialized microhabitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental disturbances. Deforestation and land conversion for human activities have fragmented the remaining suitable habitat patches, while climate change may alter the delicate moisture and temperature conditions this tiny spider requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Patu silho inhabits leaf litter and low vegetation in tropical forests, requiring specific microhabitat conditions with appropriate moisture levels and temperature ranges. This minute spider is found in undisturbed forest floor environments where it can construct its tiny webs among decomposing organic matter.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· majorMarine neritic· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Patu silho classified as Critically Endangered?
Patu silho is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Patu silho faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely small size and specialized microhabitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental disturbances. Deforestation and land conversion for human activities have fragmented the remaining suitable habitat patches, while climate change may alter the delicate moisture and temperature conditions this tiny spider requires for survival.
Where does Patu silho live?
Patu silho occurs in Seychelles. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Patu silho?
The main threats to Patu silho are 11.1, 8.1, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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