VU

stekelkampoot

Zelotes longipes

Unknown

Overview

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

Zelotes longipes faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited range in the Netherlands and Belgium. The species' specialized habitat requirements for sandy soils and sparse vegetation make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes. Pesticide applications in agricultural areas adjacent to its remaining habitats pose additional chemical threats to this ground-dwelling spider.

Threat summary

Habitat

This ground spider inhabits sandy soils with sparse vegetation, typically found in coastal dunes, heathlands, and dry grasslands. It prefers areas with minimal vegetation cover where it can hunt for small arthropods among loose sand and organic debris.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is stekelkampoot classified as Vulnerable?
stekelkampoot 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. Zelotes longipes faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited range in the Netherlands and Belgium. The species' specialized habitat requirements for sandy soils and sparse vegetation make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes. Pesticide applications in agricultural areas adjacent to its remaining habitats pose additional chemical threats to this ground-dwelling spider.
Where does stekelkampoot live?
stekelkampoot occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Czechia (plus 23 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 stekelkampoot?
The main threats to stekelkampoot 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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