CR

Holopogon gaudissartii

Unknown

Overview

Neottia gaudissartii is a species of plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is endemic to China.

Holopogon gaudissartii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific microhabitat conditions this robber fly requires for survival and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This robber fly species inhabits specialized Mediterranean scrubland and dry grassland ecosystems with specific microclimate requirements. It typically occurs in areas with sparse vegetation cover and exposed soil patches that provide suitable hunting grounds and breeding sites.

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CR

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Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Holopogon gaudissartii classified as Critically Endangered?
Holopogon gaudissartii 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. Holopogon gaudissartii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific microhabitat conditions this robber fly requires for survival and reproduction.
Where does Holopogon gaudissartii live?
Holopogon gaudissartii 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 Holopogon gaudissartii?
The main threats to Holopogon gaudissartii 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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