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Ithaka Cave-cricket

Dolichopoda ithakii

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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.

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.

Threat summary

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.

Caves and subterranean habitats· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ithaka Cave-cricket classified as Vulnerable?
Ithaka Cave-cricket 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. 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.
Where does Ithaka Cave-cricket live?
Ithaka Cave-cricket occurs in Greece. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ithaka Cave-cricket?
The main threats to Ithaka Cave-cricket 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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