Stenobothrus eurasius
VU

Stenobothrus eurasius

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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.

Stenobothrus eurasius faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and habitat conversion across its European range. The species' specialized grassland requirements make it particularly vulnerable to changes in land management practices, including increased fertilizer use and altered grazing regimes. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting suitable habitat zones and altering the timing of vegetation growth cycles that this grasshopper depends upon for reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Stenobothrus eurasius inhabits dry, calcareous grasslands and steppe environments across southeastern Europe and parts of Asia. The species requires short-grass habitats with sparse vegetation cover and well-drained soils, typically found on hillsides and plateau areas with traditional extensive grazing management.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Stenobothrus eurasius classified as Vulnerable?
Stenobothrus eurasius 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. Stenobothrus eurasius faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and habitat conversion across its European range. The species' specialized grassland requirements make it particularly vulnerable to changes in land management practices, including increased fertilizer use and altered grazing regimes. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting suitable habitat zones and altering the timing of vegetation growth cycles that this grasshopper depends upon for reproduction.
Where does Stenobothrus eurasius live?
Stenobothrus eurasius occurs in Austria, Bulgaria, China, Czechia, Germany, and Greece (plus 6 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 Stenobothrus eurasius?
The main threats to Stenobothrus eurasius 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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