ringpootzwartkop
VU

ringpootzwartkop

Talavera aequipes

Unknown

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

Overview

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

Talavera aequipes faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural intensification and urban development across its European range. The species' specialized requirements for specific microhabitat conditions in grasslands and heathlands make it particularly vulnerable to changes in land management practices. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the vegetation structure and prey availability in its preferred habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

This jumping spider inhabits open grasslands, heathlands, and coastal dunes across Europe, showing preference for areas with sparse vegetation and exposed ground. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions including adequate prey density and suitable overwintering sites in low vegetation or ground litter.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is ringpootzwartkop classified as Vulnerable?
ringpootzwartkop 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. Talavera aequipes faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural intensification and urban development across its European range. The species' specialized requirements for specific microhabitat conditions in grasslands and heathlands make it particularly vulnerable to changes in land management practices. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the vegetation structure and prey availability in its preferred habitats.
Where does ringpootzwartkop live?
ringpootzwartkop occurs in Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, and Estonia (plus 24 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 ringpootzwartkop?
The main threats to ringpootzwartkop 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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