bronsstumpbagge
CR

bronsstumpbagge

Saprinus planiusculus

Unknown

Photo: iNaturalist: (c) caprimulgus_psilocinus, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Overview

The bronsstumpbagge (Saprinus planiusculus) is a small, metallic bronze-colored carrion beetle with a distinctively flattened body that allows it to navigate beneath decomposing organic matter. This specialized scavenger plays a crucial ecological role in nutrient cycling by breaking down dead animal tissue and accelerating decomposition processes in its ecosystem.

Saprinus planiusculus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized dung beetle ecosystem requirements. The species' dependence on specific carrion and dung resources makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in livestock management practices and agricultural intensification.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits open grasslands, agricultural pastures, and woodland edges where large mammal carcasses are naturally present. They require areas with sufficient carrion resources and loose, well-drained soils suitable for their larval development stages.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is bronsstumpbagge classified as Critically Endangered?
bronsstumpbagge 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. Saprinus planiusculus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized dung beetle ecosystem requirements. The species' dependence on specific carrion and dung resources makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in livestock management practices and agricultural intensification.
Where does bronsstumpbagge live?
bronsstumpbagge 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 bronsstumpbagge?
The main threats to bronsstumpbagge 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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