Duinpriemkever
CR

Duinpriemkever

Bembidion pallidipenne

Unknown

Photo: iNaturalist: (c) AWI i Pr., some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by AWI i Pr.

Overview

Bembidion pallidipenne is a small ground beetle species with a pale, yellowish-brown coloration and distinctive metallic sheen. This specialized predator plays a crucial role in coastal dune ecosystems by controlling populations of small invertebrates and contributing to nutrient cycling in sandy soils.

Bembidion pallidipenne is critically endangered due to severe habitat loss and degradation of its specialized coastal dune environments. The species faces ongoing threats from coastal development, recreational activities, and climate change impacts including sea level rise and increased storm intensity that alter its fragile sandy habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This beetle inhabits the sparse vegetation zones of coastal sand dunes, particularly areas with loose, well-drained sandy soils near marram grass and other pioneer plant communities. It requires the specific microclimate conditions found in the transition zones between bare sand and established dune vegetation.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Duinpriemkever classified as Critically Endangered?
Duinpriemkever 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. Bembidion pallidipenne is critically endangered due to severe habitat loss and degradation of its specialized coastal dune environments. The species faces ongoing threats from coastal development, recreational activities, and climate change impacts including sea level rise and increased storm intensity that alter its fragile sandy habitat.
Where does Duinpriemkever live?
Duinpriemkever 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 Duinpriemkever?
The main threats to Duinpriemkever 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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