VU

Neriene emphana

Unknown

Overview

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

Neriene emphana faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited European range. The species' specialized requirements for undisturbed grassland and heathland ecosystems make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the microhabitat conditions essential for this ground-dwelling spider's survival and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This small sheet-web spider inhabits undisturbed grasslands, heathlands, and moorland areas with sparse vegetation cover. It constructs its characteristic horizontal webs close to the ground among low-growing plants and requires stable microhabitat conditions with appropriate moisture levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Neriene emphana classified as Vulnerable?
Neriene emphana is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Neriene emphana faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited European range. The species' specialized requirements for undisturbed grassland and heathland ecosystems make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the microhabitat conditions essential for this ground-dwelling spider's survival and reproduction.
Where does Neriene emphana live?
Neriene emphana occurs in Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, and Czechia (plus 25 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Neriene emphana?
The main threats to Neriene emphana 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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