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rufsehaimattevever

Agyneta cauta

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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.

Agyneta cauta faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited range in northern Europe. The species' specialized requirements for undisturbed leaf litter and specific moisture conditions make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate microhabitat conditions this spider depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This small sheet weaver spider inhabits undisturbed deciduous and mixed forests, particularly favoring areas with deep leaf litter and stable moisture levels. It is typically found in the ground layer among decomposing organic matter in mature woodland ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is rufsehaimattevever classified as Endangered?
rufsehaimattevever 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. Agyneta cauta faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited range in northern Europe. The species' specialized requirements for undisturbed leaf litter and specific moisture conditions make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate microhabitat conditions this spider depends upon.
Where does rufsehaimattevever live?
rufsehaimattevever occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, and Denmark (plus 14 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 rufsehaimattevever?
The main threats to rufsehaimattevever 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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