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Evagetes gibbulus

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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.

Evagetes gibbulus faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its range. The species' specialized parasitoid lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to disruptions in host spider populations and the specific microhabitats required for successful reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Sandy coastal areas, heathlands, and open woodland edges with sparse vegetation where it hunts wolf spiders. The species requires specific microhabitats with suitable nesting sites in sandy or loose soil substrates.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Evagetes gibbulus classified as Critically Endangered?
Evagetes gibbulus 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. Evagetes gibbulus faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its range. The species' specialized parasitoid lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to disruptions in host spider populations and the specific microhabitats required for successful reproduction.
Where does Evagetes gibbulus live?
Evagetes gibbulus occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Evagetes gibbulus?
The main threats to Evagetes gibbulus 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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