VUVulnerable
Iberian Desert Grasshopper
Xerohippus occidentalis
DecliningVUEUVUEU
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
TERRESTRIAL· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in ACRIDIDAE
Threatened in Spain
Frequently asked questions
Why is Iberian Desert Grasshopper classified as Vulnerable?
Iberian Desert Grasshopper 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Iberian Desert Grasshopper live?
Iberian Desert Grasshopper occurs in Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Iberian Desert Grasshopper?
The main threats to Iberian Desert Grasshopper are 1.1, 1.2, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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