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Eastern Beach-cricket

Pseudomogoplistes byzantius

DecliningENEUENEU

Overview

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

Pseudomogoplistes byzantius faces severe habitat degradation due to coastal development and tourism infrastructure along Mediterranean shorelines. The species' specialized sand dune and coastal grassland habitats are increasingly fragmented by urbanization, while climate change-induced sea level rise threatens remaining coastal populations. Agricultural intensification in adjacent areas has reduced habitat connectivity, isolating small populations and limiting genetic exchange.

Threat summary

Habitat

This cricket species inhabits Mediterranean coastal sand dunes, dry grasslands, and scrubland areas with sparse vegetation. It shows preference for sandy soils near shorelines where it can burrow and find suitable microhabitats for reproduction.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Cycloptilum irregularis

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Discophallus amplus

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Discophallus philipi

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Arachnocephalus subsulcatus

Unknown

Threatened in Greece

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Trichoferus bergeri

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VU

Lepiota echinella

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VU

Copper Shark

Carcharhinus brachyurus

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Luschan's SalamanderEN

Luschan's Salamander

Lyciasalamandra luschani

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Eastern Beach-cricket classified as Endangered?
Eastern Beach-cricket 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. Pseudomogoplistes byzantius faces severe habitat degradation due to coastal development and tourism infrastructure along Mediterranean shorelines. The species' specialized sand dune and coastal grassland habitats are increasingly fragmented by urbanization, while climate change-induced sea level rise threatens remaining coastal populations. Agricultural intensification in adjacent areas has reduced habitat connectivity, isolating small populations and limiting genetic exchange.
Where does Eastern Beach-cricket live?
Eastern Beach-cricket occurs in Greece. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Eastern Beach-cricket?
The main threats to Eastern Beach-cricket 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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