CR

Zodarion karpathos

Unknown

Overview

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

Zodarion karpathos faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range on the Greek island of Karpathos, making it vulnerable to any local disturbances. Habitat degradation from tourism development, agricultural expansion, and infrastructure projects poses the primary risk to this endemic spider. Climate change-induced shifts in Mediterranean ecosystems could further reduce suitable habitat, while the species' small population size makes it susceptible to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic spider inhabits the Mediterranean scrubland and rocky coastal areas of Karpathos island in the Dodecanese archipelago of Greece. It likely occupies dry, rocky habitats with sparse vegetation typical of Aegean island ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Zodarion karpathos classified as Critically Endangered?
Zodarion karpathos 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. Zodarion karpathos faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range on the Greek island of Karpathos, making it vulnerable to any local disturbances. Habitat degradation from tourism development, agricultural expansion, and infrastructure projects poses the primary risk to this endemic spider. Climate change-induced shifts in Mediterranean ecosystems could further reduce suitable habitat, while the species' small population size makes it susceptible to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.
Where does Zodarion karpathos live?
Zodarion karpathos occurs in Greece. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Zodarion karpathos?
The main threats to Zodarion karpathos 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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