CRCritically Endangered
Harpalus autumnalis
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Overview
Harpalus autumnalis is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Harpalinae. It was described by Duftschmid in 1812.
Harpalus autumnalis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements and restricted distribution make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities.
Habitat
TERRESTRIAL· major
Other threatened species in Carabidae
Frequently asked questions
Why is Harpalus autumnalis classified as Critically Endangered?
Harpalus autumnalis 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. Harpalus autumnalis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements and restricted distribution make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities.
Where does Harpalus autumnalis live?
Harpalus autumnalis 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 Harpalus autumnalis?
The main threats to Harpalus autumnalis 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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