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riftedderkopp

Parapelecopsis nemoralis

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Overview

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

Parapelecopsis nemoralis faces severe habitat degradation from intensive forestry practices that remove the complex understory vegetation and leaf litter layers essential for this ground-dwelling spider. Agricultural expansion and urban development have fragmented its woodland habitat across its limited European range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes of forest floors that this species depends upon for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This small spider inhabits the leaf litter and low vegetation of deciduous and mixed woodlands, particularly favoring areas with rich organic soil layers and moderate moisture levels. It is typically found in mature forest understories with diverse plant communities and minimal human disturbance.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is riftedderkopp classified as Endangered?
riftedderkopp is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Parapelecopsis nemoralis faces severe habitat degradation from intensive forestry practices that remove the complex understory vegetation and leaf litter layers essential for this ground-dwelling spider. Agricultural expansion and urban development have fragmented its woodland habitat across its limited European range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes of forest floors that this species depends upon for survival.
Where does riftedderkopp live?
riftedderkopp occurs in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, and Ireland (plus 9 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 riftedderkopp?
The main threats to riftedderkopp 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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