VU

Clusiodes pictipes

Unknown

Overview

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

Clusiodes pictipes faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized wetland environments. The species' dependence on specific moisture and vegetation conditions makes it particularly vulnerable to drainage activities and agricultural conversion of its marshy habitats. Climate-induced changes to precipitation patterns and water table levels further threaten the delicate hydrological balance required for this fly's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Clusiodes pictipes inhabits specialized wetland environments, particularly marshy areas with specific vegetation and moisture requirements. The species is typically found in areas with consistent water levels and particular plant communities that support its larval development.

Threatened in Finland

VU

Lepiota echinella

Unknown
EN

Lyophyllum deliberatum

Unknown
VU

Large Tree-chernes

Dendrochernes cyrneus

Unknown
VU

Lesser White-fronted Goose

Anser erythropus

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Clusiodes pictipes classified as Vulnerable?
Clusiodes pictipes 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. Clusiodes pictipes faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized wetland environments. The species' dependence on specific moisture and vegetation conditions makes it particularly vulnerable to drainage activities and agricultural conversion of its marshy habitats. Climate-induced changes to precipitation patterns and water table levels further threaten the delicate hydrological balance required for this fly's survival.
Where does Clusiodes pictipes live?
Clusiodes pictipes occurs in Finland, Germany, Norway, Poland, and Sweden. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Clusiodes pictipes?
The main threats to Clusiodes pictipes 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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