VU

Agapetus fuscipes

Unknown

Overview

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

Agapetus fuscipes faces significant pressure from water pollution and habitat degradation affecting the clean, fast-flowing streams it requires for larval development. Agricultural runoff and urban development have altered water chemistry and sedimentation patterns in many of its European range streams. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering seasonal flow patterns and increasing water temperatures beyond the species' thermal tolerance limits.

Threat summary

Habitat

This caddisfly species inhabits clean, fast-flowing streams and rivers with rocky substrates across parts of Europe. The larvae require well-oxygenated water with specific temperature ranges and construct protective cases from small stones and organic matter.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Agapetus fuscipes classified as Vulnerable?
Agapetus fuscipes 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. Agapetus fuscipes faces significant pressure from water pollution and habitat degradation affecting the clean, fast-flowing streams it requires for larval development. Agricultural runoff and urban development have altered water chemistry and sedimentation patterns in many of its European range streams. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering seasonal flow patterns and increasing water temperatures beyond the species' thermal tolerance limits.
Where does Agapetus fuscipes live?
Agapetus fuscipes occurs in Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, and France (plus 18 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 Agapetus fuscipes?
The main threats to Agapetus fuscipes 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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