ENEndangered
Lixus paraplecticus
Local name: Charançon à dents de sabre
Unknown
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lixus_paraplecticus
Overview
Lixus paraplecticus is a species of beetle belonging to the family Curculionidae.
Lixus paraplecticus faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized coastal and wetland environments. Agricultural intensification and coastal development have significantly reduced the availability of suitable host plants and breeding sites.
Other threatened species in Curculionidae
Threatened in Austria
Frequently asked questions
Why is Charançon à dents de sabre classified as Endangered?
Charançon à dents de sabre is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Lixus paraplecticus faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized coastal and wetland environments. Agricultural intensification and coastal development have significantly reduced the availability of suitable host plants and breeding sites.
Where does Charançon à dents de sabre live?
Charançon à dents de sabre occurs in Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, and Estonia (plus 16 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 Charançon à dents de sabre?
The main threats to Charançon à dents de sabre 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.
Get weekly conservation intelligence
One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.
Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.