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Eremotylus marginatus

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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.

Eremotylus marginatus faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted Andean range. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its already limited habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable elevation zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits high-altitude Andean grasslands and páramo ecosystems, typically found in rocky outcrops and steep slopes between 3,000-4,500 meters elevation. It requires well-drained soils and specialized microhabitats within the harsh montane environment.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Eremotylus marginatus classified as Endangered?
Eremotylus marginatus 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. Eremotylus marginatus faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted Andean range. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its already limited habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable elevation zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity.
Where does Eremotylus marginatus live?
Eremotylus marginatus occurs in Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, and Germany (plus 10 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 Eremotylus marginatus?
The main threats to Eremotylus marginatus 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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