CR

Spermophorides lascars

Unknown

Overview

Spermophorides lascars is a species of spiders of the family Pholcidae. The species is endemic to Silhouette Island of Seychelles.

Spermophorides lascars faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with fragmented populations showing reduced genetic diversity and reproductive success.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats within tropical and subtropical ecosystems, typically requiring specific soil conditions and vegetation associations. It shows strong preference for undisturbed areas with particular moisture and temperature regimes that are increasingly rare due to human activities.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restoration

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Spermophorides lascars classified as Critically Endangered?
Spermophorides lascars is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Spermophorides lascars faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with fragmented populations showing reduced genetic diversity and reproductive success.
Where does Spermophorides lascars live?
Spermophorides lascars occurs in Seychelles. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Spermophorides lascars?
The main threats to Spermophorides lascars are 8.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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