Carabus cancellatus
CR

Carabus cancellatus

Local name: Carabe tressé

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carabus_cancellatus

Overview

Carabus cancellatus, the latticed worm and slug hunter, is a ground beetle common in Central- and Northern Europe and Siberia. It has also been introduced into North America. It inhabits open country areas.

Carabus cancellatus faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss and fragmentation of its specialized forest and woodland environments. Agricultural intensification and urban development have significantly reduced suitable habitat, while climate change may be altering the cool, moist conditions this ground beetle requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· majorTERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Carabe tressé classified as Critically Endangered?
Carabe tressé 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. Carabus cancellatus faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss and fragmentation of its specialized forest and woodland environments. Agricultural intensification and urban development have significantly reduced suitable habitat, while climate change may be altering the cool, moist conditions this ground beetle requires.
Where does Carabe tressé live?
Carabe tressé occurs in Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, and Bosnia & Herzegovina (plus 32 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 Carabe tressé?
The main threats to Carabe tressé 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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