VU

Dolichopus migrans

Unknown

Overview

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

Dolichopus migrans faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and wetland drainage across its European range. The species' dependence on specific moisture conditions and prey availability makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat modification and pesticide use in agricultural landscapes. Climate change may further alter the hydrological patterns essential for maintaining suitable breeding and foraging sites.

Threat summary

Habitat

This long-legged fly species inhabits moist grasslands, wetland margins, and riparian areas across Europe. It requires specific microhabitat conditions with adequate moisture levels and abundant small invertebrate prey.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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EN

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VU

Dolichopus lancearius

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VU

Thinophilus flavipalpis

Unknown

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Emberiza aureola

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Dolichopus migrans classified as Vulnerable?
Dolichopus migrans 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. Dolichopus migrans faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and wetland drainage across its European range. The species' dependence on specific moisture conditions and prey availability makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat modification and pesticide use in agricultural landscapes. Climate change may further alter the hydrological patterns essential for maintaining suitable breeding and foraging sites.
Where does Dolichopus migrans live?
Dolichopus migrans occurs in Åland Islands, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, and France (plus 7 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dolichopus migrans?
The main threats to Dolichopus migrans 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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