Pogonocherus decoratus
CR

Pogonocherus decoratus

Unknown

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Overview

Pogonocherus decoratus is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by Léon Fairmaire in 1855. It has a very wide distribution throughout Europe. It measures between 4 and 6 mm. It feeds on Pinus sylvestris.

Pogonocherus decoratus, a longhorn beetle species, faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized forest ecosystems. The species' dependence on specific host trees and old-growth forest conditions makes it particularly vulnerable to logging, forest fragmentation, and changes in forest management practices.

Threat summary

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pogonocherus decoratus classified as Critically Endangered?
Pogonocherus decoratus 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. Pogonocherus decoratus, a longhorn beetle species, faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized forest ecosystems. The species' dependence on specific host trees and old-growth forest conditions makes it particularly vulnerable to logging, forest fragmentation, and changes in forest management practices.
Where does Pogonocherus decoratus live?
Pogonocherus decoratus occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, and Bulgaria (plus 19 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 Pogonocherus decoratus?
The main threats to Pogonocherus decoratus 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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