Monochroa saltenella
VU

Monochroa saltenella

Unknown

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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.

Monochroa saltenella faces severe habitat loss due to agricultural intensification and abandonment of traditional grazing practices in alpine meadows. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures alter the composition of high-altitude plant communities that this specialized moth depends upon. The species' extremely limited range in Scandinavian mountains makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized moth inhabits alpine and subalpine meadows in the Scandinavian mountains, particularly areas with traditional grazing management. It requires specific plant communities found at elevations between 800-1400 meters, where it depends on particular host plants in nutrient-poor grassland ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Monochroa saltenella classified as Vulnerable?
Monochroa saltenella 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. Monochroa saltenella faces severe habitat loss due to agricultural intensification and abandonment of traditional grazing practices in alpine meadows. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures alter the composition of high-altitude plant communities that this specialized moth depends upon. The species' extremely limited range in Scandinavian mountains makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes.
Where does Monochroa saltenella live?
Monochroa saltenella occurs in Finland, Germany, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Monochroa saltenella?
The main threats to Monochroa saltenella 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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