Cepero's Ground-hopper
Tetrix ceperoi
Tetrix ceperoi, Cepero's groundhopper, is a member of the family Tetrigidae and is very similar to common grasshoppers. Unlike the common grasshopper, the wings of T.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Orthoptera
Family
Tetrigidae
Genus
Tetrix
Cepero's Ground-hopper belongs to the family Tetrigidae, order Orthoptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
Tetrix ceperoi, Cepero's groundhopper, is a member of the family Tetrigidae and is very similar to common grasshoppers. Unlike the common grasshopper, the wings of T. ceperoi extend beyond its pronotum. The front wings have evolved throughout history to be stumps, and the back wings are very well developed and capable of flying. T. ceperoi sports wide shoulders while covering its narrow abdomen beneath the pronotum. T. ceperoi reach an average length of about 10 millimetres (0.39 in). T. ceperoi is a multi-coloured ground dweller with the ability to blend into its surroundings. The ability of T. ceperoi to be different colours makes it able to evolve colour schemes better adapted to specific habitats which provides protection from predators. T. ceperoi is diurnal but can choose to...
Cepero's Ground-hopper faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural expansion, urbanization, and changes in land use practices across its Mediterranean range. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency, which can affect the moist soil conditions and vegetation structure this species requires. The species' restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits Mediterranean grasslands, scrublands, and open areas with sparse vegetation, typically favoring areas with bare ground patches and low-growing herbs. The species is found in coastal and inland regions with well-drained soils, often in association with traditional extensive agricultural landscapes and natural clearings.
Threats
Agricultural intensification and land conversion
Urban development and infrastructure expansion
Changes in grazing and land management practices
Climate change and drought
Habitat fragmentation
Found in 24 Countries
National vs Global Threat Status
How this species is assessed at the national level compared to its IUCN global status (VU).
| Country | National Status | Global Status | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | LCLeast Concern | VUVulnerable | Lower local risk |
| EU | LCLeast Concern | VUVulnerable | Lower local risk |
National Red List data sourced from the National Red List Project (nationalredlist.org, ZSL) and country-specific Red List authorities.
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
National Red Lists: ZSL (2025). National Red List. Zoological Society of London. Available at: https://www.nationalredlist.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Cepero's Ground-hopper (Tetrix ceperoi). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/ceperos-ground-hopper