ENEndangered
Proutia rotunda
Local name: Birkesækbærer
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Overview
Proutia rotunda is a moth belonging to the family Psychidae. The species was first described by Esko Suomalainen in 1990.
Proutia rotunda faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited range. Climate change and increased frequency of extreme weather events further threaten the remaining fragmented populations of this endemic moth species.
Other threatened species in Psychidae
Threatened in Åland Islands
Frequently asked questions
Why is Birkesækbærer classified as Endangered?
Birkesækbærer is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Proutia rotunda faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited range. Climate change and increased frequency of extreme weather events further threaten the remaining fragmented populations of this endemic moth species.
Where does Birkesækbærer live?
Birkesækbærer occurs in Åland Islands, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, and Sweden. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Birkesækbærer?
The main threats to Birkesækbærer 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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