Acrolophitus pulchellus
VU

Acrolophitus pulchellus

Unknown

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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.

Acrolophitus pulchellus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation and fragmentation of its specialized grassland ecosystems. Agricultural conversion and urban development have reduced the availability of native prairie habitats essential for this grasshopper's survival. Overgrazing by livestock and altered fire regimes have further compromised habitat quality, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat ranges beyond the species' adaptive capacity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This grasshopper species inhabits native prairie grasslands and mixed-grass ecosystems across the Great Plains region. It requires undisturbed grassland areas with specific plant communities and soil conditions that support its feeding and reproductive needs.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Acrolophitus pulchellus classified as Vulnerable?
Acrolophitus pulchellus 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. Acrolophitus pulchellus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation and fragmentation of its specialized grassland ecosystems. Agricultural conversion and urban development have reduced the availability of native prairie habitats essential for this grasshopper's survival. Overgrazing by livestock and altered fire regimes have further compromised habitat quality, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat ranges beyond the species' adaptive capacity.
Where does Acrolophitus pulchellus live?
Acrolophitus pulchellus occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Acrolophitus pulchellus?
The main threats to Acrolophitus pulchellus 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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