ENEndangered
Poecilotheria rufilata
Declining
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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.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionEx-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in THERAPHOSIDAE
Threatened in Germany
Frequently asked questions
Why is Poecilotheria rufilata classified as Endangered?
Poecilotheria rufilata is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Poecilotheria rufilata live?
Poecilotheria rufilata occurs in Germany, and India. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Poecilotheria rufilata?
The main threats to Poecilotheria rufilata are 5.1, 5.1.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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