Bembidion semipunctatum
VU

Bembidion semipunctatum

Local name: brokstrandlöpare

Unknown

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Overview

Bembidion semipunctatum is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America and Europe.

Bembidion semipunctatum faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation of its specialized coastal and wetland environments. Climate change and sea level rise pose particular risks to this ground beetle's narrow habitat requirements, while human development and pollution of shoreline areas further reduce available suitable habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This ground beetle inhabits sandy and muddy shores, salt marshes, and coastal wetlands, particularly areas with sparse vegetation near the high tide line. It is typically found in moist substrates along estuaries, lagoons, and sheltered coastal areas where it can burrow and forage.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is brokstrandlöpare classified as Vulnerable?
brokstrandlöpare 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. Bembidion semipunctatum faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation of its specialized coastal and wetland environments. Climate change and sea level rise pose particular risks to this ground beetle's narrow habitat requirements, while human development and pollution of shoreline areas further reduce available suitable habitat.
Where does brokstrandlöpare live?
brokstrandlöpare occurs in Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, and China (plus 27 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 brokstrandlöpare?
The main threats to brokstrandlöpare 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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