VU

Dytiscus latissimus

Unknown

Overview

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

Dytiscus latissimus faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat degradation and loss of pristine aquatic environments. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development has contaminated many of the clean, well-oxygenated waters this species requires for reproduction and larval development. Climate change is altering the thermal regimes of northern European lakes and ponds, disrupting the beetle's temperature-dependent life cycle and reducing suitable breeding habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This large diving beetle inhabits clean, well-oxygenated lakes, ponds, and slow-flowing rivers across northern and central Europe. It requires pristine aquatic environments with abundant submerged vegetation and minimal pollution, typically favoring deeper waters with stable thermal conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dytiscus latissimus classified as Vulnerable?
Dytiscus latissimus 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. Dytiscus latissimus faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat degradation and loss of pristine aquatic environments. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development has contaminated many of the clean, well-oxygenated waters this species requires for reproduction and larval development. Climate change is altering the thermal regimes of northern European lakes and ponds, disrupting the beetle's temperature-dependent life cycle and reducing suitable breeding habitat.
Where does Dytiscus latissimus live?
Dytiscus latissimus 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 Dytiscus latissimus?
The main threats to Dytiscus latissimus 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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