VU

prickig flinkspindel

Phrurolithus minimus

Unknown

Overview

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

Phrurolithus minimus faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited Scandinavian range. The species' specialized requirements for undisturbed ground-layer vegetation in old-growth forests make it particularly vulnerable to forestry practices that alter microhabitat structure. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the distribution of suitable habitat northward faster than the species can disperse.

Threat summary

Habitat

This small spider inhabits the ground layer of mature coniferous and mixed forests, particularly favoring areas with dense moss cover and leaf litter. It requires undisturbed forest floor conditions with stable moisture levels and complex microhabitat structure.

Threatened in Austria

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

Declining
VU

Large Tree-chernes

Dendrochernes cyrneus

Unknown
VU

Olive Skipper

Pyrgus serratulae

Unknown
SandoldenborreCR

Sandoldenborre

Hoplia graminicola

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is prickig flinkspindel classified as Vulnerable?
prickig flinkspindel 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. Phrurolithus minimus faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited Scandinavian range. The species' specialized requirements for undisturbed ground-layer vegetation in old-growth forests make it particularly vulnerable to forestry practices that alter microhabitat structure. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the distribution of suitable habitat northward faster than the species can disperse.
Where does prickig flinkspindel live?
prickig flinkspindel occurs in Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, and France (plus 16 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 prickig flinkspindel?
The main threats to prickig flinkspindel 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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