ENEndangered
Turinyphia cavernicola
Local name: Algar do Carvão Cave Spider
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Caves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoverySpecies reintroduction
Other threatened species in LINYPHIIDAE
Threatened in Portugal
Frequently asked questions
Why is Algar do Carvão Cave Spider classified as Endangered?
Algar do Carvão Cave Spider 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 Algar do Carvão Cave Spider live?
Algar do Carvão Cave Spider occurs in Portugal. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Algar do Carvão Cave Spider?
The main threats to Algar do Carvão Cave Spider are 10.1, 2.1, 4.1, and 6.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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