Anaglyptus gibbosus
VU

Anaglyptus gibbosus

UnknownLCEULCEU

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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.

Anaglyptus gibbosus faces severe population decline primarily due to the loss and fragmentation of ancient oak woodlands across its European range. The species' dependence on mature oak trees for larval development makes it particularly vulnerable to forest management practices that remove old-growth stands. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the phenology of host trees and potentially shifting suitable habitat zones northward faster than the beetle can disperse.

Threat summary

Habitat

This longhorn beetle inhabits ancient deciduous woodlands dominated by mature oak trees, particularly favoring old-growth stands with veteran oaks that provide the decaying wood necessary for larval development. The species requires continuity of suitable dead wood microhabitats within established woodland ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Anaglyptus gibbosus classified as Vulnerable?
Anaglyptus gibbosus 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. Anaglyptus gibbosus faces severe population decline primarily due to the loss and fragmentation of ancient oak woodlands across its European range. The species' dependence on mature oak trees for larval development makes it particularly vulnerable to forest management practices that remove old-growth stands. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the phenology of host trees and potentially shifting suitable habitat zones northward faster than the beetle can disperse.
Where does Anaglyptus gibbosus live?
Anaglyptus gibbosus occurs in Bangladesh, France, Italy, and Switzerland. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Anaglyptus gibbosus?
The main threats to Anaglyptus gibbosus 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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