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Dasytes nigrocyaneus

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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.

Dasytes nigrocyaneus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Mediterranean range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to fragmentation of its native scrubland and woodland habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency in its already arid habitat zones.

Threat summary

Habitat

This beetle species inhabits Mediterranean scrublands, dry woodlands, and rocky hillsides with sparse vegetation. It is typically found in areas with well-drained soils and native plant communities adapted to hot, dry summers and mild winters.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Dasytes nigrocyaneus classified as Critically Endangered?
Dasytes nigrocyaneus is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Dasytes nigrocyaneus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Mediterranean range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to fragmentation of its native scrubland and woodland habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency in its already arid habitat zones.
Where does Dasytes nigrocyaneus live?
Dasytes nigrocyaneus 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 Dasytes nigrocyaneus?
The main threats to Dasytes nigrocyaneus 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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