toprikket steinedderkopp
VU

toprikket steinedderkopp

Titanoeca nivalis

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanoeca_nivalis

Overview

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

Titanoeca nivalis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized alpine and subalpine environments. Climate change poses a particular threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly higher elevations with limited suitable habitat remaining. Human activities including infrastructure development and recreational use of mountain areas further fragment and degrade the rocky crevice habitats essential for this spider's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized spider inhabits rocky crevices and stone surfaces in alpine and subalpine environments, typically found at high elevations in mountainous regions. It requires cool, stable microclimates within rock formations and is adapted to the harsh conditions of high-altitude ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is toprikket steinedderkopp classified as Vulnerable?
toprikket steinedderkopp 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. Titanoeca nivalis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized alpine and subalpine environments. Climate change poses a particular threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly higher elevations with limited suitable habitat remaining. Human activities including infrastructure development and recreational use of mountain areas further fragment and degrade the rocky crevice habitats essential for this spider's survival.
Where does toprikket steinedderkopp live?
toprikket steinedderkopp occurs in Austria, Canada, Finland, France, Mexico, and Norway (plus 5 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 toprikket steinedderkopp?
The main threats to toprikket steinedderkopp 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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