CR

Voraptus tenellus

Unknown

Overview

Voraptus tenellus is a species of spider that is endemic to Mahé and Silhouette Island of Seychelles.

Voraptus tenellus faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with fragmented populations showing reduced genetic diversity and reproductive success.

Threat summary

Habitat

Voraptus tenellus inhabits specialized microhabitats within temperate grasslands and scrublands, typically requiring specific soil conditions and vegetation structure. The species shows strong preference for areas with particular moisture regimes and plant community compositions that support its ecological niche.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Voraptus tenellus classified as Critically Endangered?
Voraptus tenellus 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. Voraptus tenellus faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with fragmented populations showing reduced genetic diversity and reproductive success.
Where does Voraptus tenellus live?
Voraptus tenellus occurs in Seychelles. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Voraptus tenellus?
The main threats to Voraptus tenellus are 11.1, 8.1, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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