Agonum munsteri
Local name: Hængesækkvikløber
Hængesækkvikløber (Agonum munsteri) is a specialized ground beetle belonging to the Carabidae family, characterized by its metallic dark coloration and elongated body typical of the Agonum genus. This predatory beetle plays a crucial role in soil ecosystems by controlling populations of small invertebrates and contributing to nutrient cycling through its hunting activities.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Coleoptera
Family
Carabidae
Genus
Agonum
Agonum munsteri belongs to the family Carabidae, order Coleoptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
Hængesækkvikløber (Agonum munsteri) is a specialized ground beetle belonging to the Carabidae family, characterized by its metallic dark coloration and elongated body typical of the Agonum genus. This predatory beetle plays a crucial role in soil ecosystems by controlling populations of small invertebrates and contributing to nutrient cycling through its hunting activities.
Agonum munsteri, a ground beetle endemic to Denmark, faces severe threats from habitat loss and degradation of its specialized coastal dune and sandy grassland environments. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it highly vulnerable to local environmental changes and human disturbance. Climate change and coastal development further threaten the remaining suitable habitat patches.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Agonum munsteri inhabits the margins of pristine wetlands, particularly in areas with fluctuating water levels where organic matter accumulates in muddy substrates. The species requires undisturbed riparian zones with specific moisture gradients and vegetation cover that provide both hunting grounds and overwintering sites.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Agonum munsteri, a ground beetle endemic to Denmark, faces severe threats from habitat loss and degradation of its specialized coastal dune and sandy grassland environments. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it highly vulnerable to local environmental changes and human disturbance. Climate change and coastal development further threaten the remaining suitable habitat patches.
Climate change and sea level rise
Coastal development and urbanization
Habitat loss and fragmentation
Changes in vegetation structure
Recreational disturbance
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Agonum munsteri (Agonum munsteri). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/hngeskkviklber