ENEndangered
Cheilosia alpestris
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Grassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSite/area managementSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in SYRPHIDAE
Threatened in Austria
Frequently asked questions
Why is Cheilosia alpestris classified as Endangered?
Cheilosia alpestris 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Cheilosia alpestris live?
Cheilosia alpestris occurs in Austria, France, Italy, Nigeria, Sweden, and Switzerland. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cheilosia alpestris?
The main threats to Cheilosia alpestris are 11.1, 2.3, 5.3, and 6.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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