Dolichopoda ithakii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Dolichopoda ithakii faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range on the Greek island of Ithaca, where it is confined to a handful of cave systems. Tourism development and infrastructure projects pose direct risks to cave entrances and surrounding habitats. The species' vulnerability is compounded by its specialized cave-dwelling lifestyle and limited dispersal ability, making population recovery difficult if local extinctions occur.
Habitat
This endemic cave cricket inhabits the limestone cave systems of Ithaca island in the Ionian Sea. It occupies the dark zones of caves where it feeds on organic matter and plays a crucial role in the cave ecosystem.
