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Zodarion vankeerorum

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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.

Zodarion vankeerorum faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation in its limited Mediterranean range. Urban development and agricultural intensification have significantly reduced the availability of suitable rocky habitats and scrubland areas where this specialized ant-hunting spider occurs. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns and increased temperatures that may affect both the spider and its ant prey populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits Mediterranean scrubland, rocky outcrops, and dry grasslands with sparse vegetation. It typically occurs in areas with abundant ant colonies, particularly in limestone and calcareous substrates that provide suitable microhabitats for both the spider and its prey.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Zodarion vankeerorum classified as Endangered?
Zodarion vankeerorum 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. Zodarion vankeerorum faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation in its limited Mediterranean range. Urban development and agricultural intensification have significantly reduced the availability of suitable rocky habitats and scrubland areas where this specialized ant-hunting spider occurs. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns and increased temperatures that may affect both the spider and its ant prey populations.
Where does Zodarion vankeerorum live?
Zodarion vankeerorum occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Zodarion vankeerorum?
The main threats to Zodarion vankeerorum 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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