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Folsomides marchicus

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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.

Folsomides marchicus faces severe threats from habitat degradation in its specialized soil microenvironments. Urban development and agricultural intensification have fragmented the species' limited range, while soil contamination from pesticides and industrial pollutants directly impacts the delicate microhabitat conditions this springtail requires. Climate change poses additional risks through altered soil moisture regimes and temperature fluctuations that could exceed the species' narrow tolerance range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This springtail species inhabits specialized soil microenvironments, typically found in organic-rich forest soils and leaf litter layers. It requires stable moisture conditions and specific soil chemistry, making it highly sensitive to environmental disturbances.

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Cryptopygus albaredai

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Cryptopygus exilis

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Folsomides marchicus classified as Endangered?
Folsomides marchicus 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. Folsomides marchicus faces severe threats from habitat degradation in its specialized soil microenvironments. Urban development and agricultural intensification have fragmented the species' limited range, while soil contamination from pesticides and industrial pollutants directly impacts the delicate microhabitat conditions this springtail requires. Climate change poses additional risks through altered soil moisture regimes and temperature fluctuations that could exceed the species' narrow tolerance range.
Where does Folsomides marchicus live?
Folsomides marchicus occurs in Czechia, Germany, Greece, Iran, Norway, 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 Folsomides marchicus?
The main threats to Folsomides marchicus 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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