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Athos Bright Bush-cricket

Poecilimon athos

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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.

Poecilimon athos faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to tourism development and infrastructure expansion on Mount Athos. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered temperature and precipitation patterns that could affect its montane habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic bush-cricket inhabits the montane scrublands and rocky slopes of Mount Athos in northern Greece. It typically occurs in areas with sparse vegetation and rocky outcrops at elevations between 800-1,200 meters.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Athos Bright Bush-cricket classified as Vulnerable?
Athos Bright Bush-cricket 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. Poecilimon athos faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to tourism development and infrastructure expansion on Mount Athos. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered temperature and precipitation patterns that could affect its montane habitat requirements.
Where does Athos Bright Bush-cricket live?
Athos Bright Bush-cricket occurs in Greece. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Athos Bright Bush-cricket?
The main threats to Athos Bright Bush-cricket 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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