VU

torvgropspindel

Satilatlas britteni

Unknown

Overview

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

Satilatlas britteni faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited range within South African fynbos ecosystems. Urban expansion and agricultural conversion have fragmented the spider's specialized microhabitats, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural vegetation cycles essential for its prey base. Climate change poses an additional threat through shifting precipitation patterns that affect the moisture-dependent invertebrate communities this species relies upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This spider inhabits specialized microhabitats within South African fynbos vegetation, particularly areas with dense shrub cover and leaf litter accumulation. It shows preference for sites with stable moisture levels and complex vegetation structure that supports diverse invertebrate prey communities.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is torvgropspindel classified as Vulnerable?
torvgropspindel 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. Satilatlas britteni faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited range within South African fynbos ecosystems. Urban expansion and agricultural conversion have fragmented the spider's specialized microhabitats, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural vegetation cycles essential for its prey base. Climate change poses an additional threat through shifting precipitation patterns that affect the moisture-dependent invertebrate communities this species relies upon.
Where does torvgropspindel live?
torvgropspindel occurs in Åland Islands, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, and France (plus 6 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 torvgropspindel?
The main threats to torvgropspindel 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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