Agonum hypocrita
CR

Agonum hypocrita

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Overview

Agonum hypocrita is a species of ground beetle in the genus Agonum that was discovered in 1904. The species can be found throughout Southern, Central and Northern Europe. It is also found in Spain and Turkey.

Agonum hypocrita, the fattigkärrlöpare, is critically endangered primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized wetland environments. The species depends on specific types of poor fens and marshy areas that have been severely reduced through drainage, agricultural conversion, and changes in water management practices.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Agonum hypocrita classified as Critically Endangered?
Agonum hypocrita 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. Agonum hypocrita, the fattigkärrlöpare, is critically endangered primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized wetland environments. The species depends on specific types of poor fens and marshy areas that have been severely reduced through drainage, agricultural conversion, and changes in water management practices.
Where does Agonum hypocrita live?
Agonum hypocrita 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 Agonum hypocrita?
The main threats to Agonum hypocrita 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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