prachtmierspin
CR

prachtmierspin

Micaria dives

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micaria_dives

Overview

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

Micaria dives faces severe population declines due to habitat destruction from urbanization and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits dry, sandy soils in open grasslands, heathlands, and sparse woodland edges, typically in areas with low vegetation cover and well-drained substrates. Shows preference for xerothermic habitats with specific microclimate conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is prachtmierspin classified as Critically Endangered?
prachtmierspin 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. Micaria dives faces severe population declines due to habitat destruction from urbanization and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Where does prachtmierspin live?
prachtmierspin occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to prachtmierspin?
The main threats to prachtmierspin 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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