arunvivel
Smicronyx reichei
Smicronyx reichei is a small weevil species belonging to the family Curculionidae, characterized by its distinctive elongated snout and compact body typical of seed weevils. These beetles play a specialized ecological role as herbivores, with larvae typically developing within the seeds or fruits of specific host plants, contributing to natural seed dispersal and plant population dynamics.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Coleoptera
Family
Curculionidae
Genus
Smicronyx
arunvivel belongs to the family Curculionidae, order Coleoptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
Smicronyx reichei is a small weevil species belonging to the family Curculionidae, characterized by its distinctive elongated snout and compact body typical of seed weevils. These beetles play a specialized ecological role as herbivores, with larvae typically developing within the seeds or fruits of specific host plants, contributing to natural seed dispersal and plant population dynamics.
Smicronyx reichei faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural expansion and urbanization across its range. As a specialized weevil species with specific host plant requirements, it is particularly vulnerable to changes in vegetation composition and the loss of native plant communities that support its lifecycle.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This weevil species inhabits areas with specific host plants in Mediterranean and temperate regions, typically found in natural grasslands, scrublands, and forest edges where its preferred vegetation occurs. The species requires stable plant communities that support its specialized feeding and reproductive needs.
Threats
Habitat loss from agricultural conversion
Urban development and land use change
Climate change affecting plant-insect interactions
Loss of host plant species
Pesticide use in agricultural areas
Found in 1 Country
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). arunvivel (Smicronyx reichei). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/arunvivel