Abax carinatus
CR

Abax carinatus

Unknown

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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.

Abax carinatus faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' specialized requirements for undisturbed forest floor conditions make it particularly vulnerable to fragmentation and degradation of its woodland habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature regimes essential for this ground beetle's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Abax carinatus inhabits deciduous and mixed woodland floors, particularly favoring areas with deep leaf litter and decaying organic matter. The species requires stable moisture conditions and is typically found in mature forest ecosystems with minimal human disturbance.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Abax carinatus classified as Critically Endangered?
Abax carinatus 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. Abax carinatus faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' specialized requirements for undisturbed forest floor conditions make it particularly vulnerable to fragmentation and degradation of its woodland habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature regimes essential for this ground beetle's survival.
Where does Abax carinatus live?
Abax carinatus 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 Abax carinatus?
The main threats to Abax carinatus 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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