Dyschirius impunctipennis
CR

Dyschirius impunctipennis

Local name: dyngrävare

Unknown

Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Paul Bowyer, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Paul Bowyer

Overview

Dyschirius impunctipennis is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Scaritinae. It was described by Dawson in 1854.

Dyschirius impunctipennis, a ground beetle endemic to Sweden, faces severe threats from habitat loss and degradation of its specialized sandy coastal and riverine environments. The species' extremely limited distribution and small population size make it highly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbances in its restricted habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is dyngrävare classified as Critically Endangered?
dyngrävare 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. Dyschirius impunctipennis, a ground beetle endemic to Sweden, faces severe threats from habitat loss and degradation of its specialized sandy coastal and riverine environments. The species' extremely limited distribution and small population size make it highly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbances in its restricted habitat.
Where does dyngrävare live?
dyngrävare 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 dyngrävare?
The main threats to dyngrävare 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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