VU

schorrentandkaak

Enoplognatha mordax

Unknown

Overview

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

Enoplognatha mordax faces significant pressure from habitat fragmentation due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized microhabitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to changes in vegetation structure and moisture levels. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate ecosystem balance this spider depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This spider inhabits moist, shaded microhabitats within temperate grasslands and woodland edges, typically found among low vegetation and leaf litter. The species requires specific humidity levels and vegetation density that provide both hunting opportunities and protection from environmental extremes.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is schorrentandkaak classified as Vulnerable?
schorrentandkaak 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. Enoplognatha mordax faces significant pressure from habitat fragmentation due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized microhabitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to changes in vegetation structure and moisture levels. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate ecosystem balance this spider depends upon.
Where does schorrentandkaak live?
schorrentandkaak occurs in Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, and Hungary (plus 8 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 schorrentandkaak?
The main threats to schorrentandkaak 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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