Agonum gracilipes
CR

Agonum gracilipes

Unknown

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Overview

Agonum gracilipes is a species of ground beetle in the Platyninae subfamily. It is found everywhere in Europe except for Andorra, Monaco, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Vatican City and various European islands.

Agonum gracilipes is critically endangered primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized wetland environments. The species is restricted to very limited coastal and wetland areas that are increasingly threatened by human development, climate change impacts, and hydrological alterations.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Agonum gracilipes classified as Critically Endangered?
Agonum gracilipes 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. Agonum gracilipes is critically endangered primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized wetland environments. The species is restricted to very limited coastal and wetland areas that are increasingly threatened by human development, climate change impacts, and hydrological alterations.
Where does Agonum gracilipes live?
Agonum gracilipes occurs in Afghanistan, Åland Islands, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, and China (plus 21 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 Agonum gracilipes?
The main threats to Agonum gracilipes 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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