VU

Carabus olympiae

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Carabus olympiae faces severe habitat fragmentation due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited Italian range. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force this montane species to retreat to higher elevations with increasingly restricted suitable habitat. The species' flightless nature severely limits its ability to disperse between fragmented forest patches, making population recovery extremely difficult once local extinctions occur.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic ground beetle inhabits deciduous and mixed forests in mountainous regions of central Italy, particularly favoring beech and oak woodlands with rich leaf litter. It occurs at elevations between 800-1,500 meters where it shelters under logs, stones, and forest debris.

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EN

Cottian Alps Ground Beetle

Carabus cychroides

Unknown
CR

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Declining
EN

Beach Ground Beetle

Acanthoscelis ruficornis

Declining
CR

Pseudanchomenus aptinoides

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Carabus olympiae classified as Vulnerable?
Carabus olympiae is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Carabus olympiae faces severe habitat fragmentation due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited Italian range. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force this montane species to retreat to higher elevations with increasingly restricted suitable habitat. The species' flightless nature severely limits its ability to disperse between fragmented forest patches, making population recovery extremely difficult once local extinctions occur.
Where does Carabus olympiae live?
Carabus olympiae 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 Carabus olympiae?
The main threats to Carabus olympiae 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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