Germany small dung beetle
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Germany small dung beetle

Rhyssemus germanus

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhyssemus_germanus

Overview

Rhyssemus germanus is a species of aphodiine dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in Europe and Northern Asia and North America.

The Germany small dung beetle faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized sandy coastal and inland dune ecosystems. Modern agricultural practices, coastal development, and the loss of traditional grazing systems that maintain open sandy habitats have drastically reduced suitable breeding and foraging areas for this highly specialized species.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Germany small dung beetle classified as Critically Endangered?
Germany small dung beetle 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. The Germany small dung beetle faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized sandy coastal and inland dune ecosystems. Modern agricultural practices, coastal development, and the loss of traditional grazing systems that maintain open sandy habitats have drastically reduced suitable breeding and foraging areas for this highly specialized species.
Where does Germany small dung beetle live?
Germany small dung beetle occurs in Afghanistan, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Canada, and China (plus 28 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 Germany small dung beetle?
The main threats to Germany small dung beetle 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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