Calosoma maderae
CR

Calosoma maderae

Unknown

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Overview

Calosoma maderae is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Carabinae which is 25 to 35 millimetres long. It was described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1775 and is found in Europe, North Africa and Asia.

Calosoma maderae, the Madeira ground beetle, faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction and fragmentation of its native laurel forest ecosystem in Madeira. The species is highly specialized to the endemic Madeiran laurel forests, making it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Calosoma maderae classified as Critically Endangered?
Calosoma maderae 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. Calosoma maderae, the Madeira ground beetle, faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction and fragmentation of its native laurel forest ecosystem in Madeira. The species is highly specialized to the endemic Madeiran laurel forests, making it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Where does Calosoma maderae live?
Calosoma maderae 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 Calosoma maderae?
The main threats to Calosoma maderae 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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