CRCritically Endangered
Dyschirius semistriatus
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Overview
Dyschirius semistriatus is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Scaritinae. It was described by Pierre François Marie Auguste Dejean in 1825.
Dyschirius semistriatus faces severe threats from habitat loss and degradation of its specialized coastal and wetland environments. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted range and specific habitat requirements, making it highly susceptible to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Habitat
TERRESTRIAL· major
Other threatened species in Carabidae
Frequently asked questions
Why is Dyschirius semistriatus classified as Critically Endangered?
Dyschirius semistriatus is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Dyschirius semistriatus faces severe threats from habitat loss and degradation of its specialized coastal and wetland environments. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted range and specific habitat requirements, making it highly susceptible to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Where does Dyschirius semistriatus live?
Dyschirius semistriatus occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dyschirius semistriatus?
The main threats to Dyschirius semistriatus 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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