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Agabus clypealis

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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.

Agabus clypealis faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat degradation and loss of suitable aquatic environments. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development has contaminated many of the clean, well-oxygenated water bodies this diving beetle requires for survival. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns and temperature regimes are further disrupting the delicate aquatic ecosystems where this species breeds and feeds.

Threat summary

Habitat

Agabus clypealis inhabits clean, well-oxygenated freshwater environments including mountain streams, alpine lakes, and cold-water ponds. This diving beetle species requires pristine aquatic conditions with minimal pollution and stable water temperatures for successful reproduction and larval development.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Agabus clypealis classified as Endangered?
Agabus clypealis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Agabus clypealis faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat degradation and loss of suitable aquatic environments. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development has contaminated many of the clean, well-oxygenated water bodies this diving beetle requires for survival. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns and temperature regimes are further disrupting the delicate aquatic ecosystems where this species breeds and feeds.
Where does Agabus clypealis live?
Agabus clypealis occurs in Denmark, Finland, Germany, Poland, Russia, and Sweden (plus 1 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 Agabus clypealis?
The main threats to Agabus clypealis 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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