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Dolichopus notatus

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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.

Dolichopus notatus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited European range. The species' specialized requirements for specific wetland microhabitats make it particularly vulnerable to drainage and water table modifications. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the moisture regimes essential for its breeding success.

Threat summary

Habitat

This long-legged fly species inhabits specialized wetland margins, particularly areas with specific moisture gradients and organic substrates. It requires undisturbed riparian zones and marshy areas with stable water levels for successful reproduction and larval development.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dolichopus notatus classified as Endangered?
Dolichopus notatus is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Dolichopus notatus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited European range. The species' specialized requirements for specific wetland microhabitats make it particularly vulnerable to drainage and water table modifications. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the moisture regimes essential for its breeding success.
Where does Dolichopus notatus live?
Dolichopus notatus occurs in Åland Islands, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, and Netherlands (plus 4 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 notatus?
The main threats to Dolichopus notatus 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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