Calosoma auropunctatum
CR

Calosoma auropunctatum

Local name: Calosome à points dorés

Unknown

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Overview

Calosoma auropunctatum, is a species of ground beetle. This species was previously classified as Calosome maderae ssp. auropunctatum. This species is found from Europe eastward to Anatolia, Central Asia and western China and Mongolia.

Calosoma auropunctatum faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized forest ecosystems. Agricultural expansion, urbanization, and forest fragmentation have significantly reduced suitable habitat for this ground beetle species. Climate change may also be affecting the availability of its prey species and altering forest conditions.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Calosome à points dorés classified as Critically Endangered?
Calosome à points dorés 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. Calosoma auropunctatum faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized forest ecosystems. Agricultural expansion, urbanization, and forest fragmentation have significantly reduced suitable habitat for this ground beetle species. Climate change may also be affecting the availability of its prey species and altering forest conditions.
Where does Calosome à points dorés live?
Calosome à points dorés 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 Calosome à points dorés?
The main threats to Calosome à points dorés 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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