Highland Dwarf
VU

Highland Dwarf

Elachista eskoi

Unknown

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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.

The Highland Dwarf faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted montane range. Climate change poses a particular threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly limited high-elevation refugia. Agricultural expansion and grazing pressure in highland areas further fragment its already patchy distribution.

Threat summary

Habitat

This micro-moth inhabits high-elevation grasslands and alpine meadows, typically found in cool, humid montane environments above 1,500 meters elevation. It shows strong association with specific grass species that serve as larval host plants in these specialized highland ecosystems.

Other threatened species in Elachistidae

Elachista elegansVU

Elachista elegans

Unknown
Meadow DwarfVU

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Elachista triatomea

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Scarce DwarfVU

Scarce Dwarf

Elachista trapeziella

Unknown
Elachista chrysodesmellaVU

Elachista chrysodesmella

Unknown

Threatened in Denmark

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

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Anthophore estivaleCR

Anthophore estivale

Anthophora aestivalis

Unknown
Chrysotus cupreusCR

Chrysotus cupreus

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VU

narulukkokiiluri

Syntormon filiger

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Highland Dwarf classified as Vulnerable?
Highland Dwarf is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Highland Dwarf faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted montane range. Climate change poses a particular threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly limited high-elevation refugia. Agricultural expansion and grazing pressure in highland areas further fragment its already patchy distribution.
Where does Highland Dwarf live?
Highland Dwarf occurs in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway, Russia, 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 Highland Dwarf?
The main threats to Highland Dwarf 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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