CRCritically Endangered

Amara nitida

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Overview

Glinsende ovalløber (Amara nitida) is a small, metallic-sheen ground beetle characterized by its distinctive oval-shaped body and glossy dark coloration. This predatory beetle plays a crucial role in soil ecosystems by controlling populations of small invertebrates and contributing to nutrient cycling through its feeding activities.

Amara nitida, a ground beetle species, faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized coastal and sandy environments. Agricultural intensification, urban development, and changes in land management practices have significantly reduced the availability of suitable breeding and foraging habitats. Climate change and coastal erosion further threaten the remaining populations of this critically endangered species.
Threat summary

Habitat

This beetle inhabits sandy soils along riverbanks and coastal dunes, particularly in areas with sparse vegetation and well-drained substrates. It requires specific moisture gradients found in transitional zones between wet and dry sandy environments.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Amara nitida classified as Critically Endangered?

Amara nitida 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. Amara nitida, a ground beetle species, faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized coastal and sandy environments. Agricultural intensification, urban development, and changes in land management practices have significantly reduced the availability of suitable breeding and foraging habitats. Climate change and coastal erosion further threaten the remaining populations of this critically endangered species.

Where does Amara nitida live?

Amara nitida 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 Amara nitida?

The main threats to Amara nitida 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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