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Ikaria Marbled Bush-cricket

Eupholidoptera icariensis

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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.

Eupholidoptera icariensis faces severe habitat degradation on the Greek island of Ikaria due to overgrazing by livestock, particularly goats, which destroys the shrubland vegetation this endemic bush-cricket depends upon. Tourism development and infrastructure expansion further fragment its already limited habitat, while the species' extremely restricted range makes it vulnerable to stochastic events and climate-induced changes to Mediterranean vegetation patterns.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic bush-cricket inhabits Mediterranean shrublands and maquis vegetation on the Greek island of Ikaria, particularly areas with dense scrub and herbaceous plants. It requires intact shrubland ecosystems with sufficient vegetation cover for shelter and feeding.

Shrubland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area managementSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ikaria Marbled Bush-cricket classified as Vulnerable?
Ikaria Marbled Bush-cricket 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. Eupholidoptera icariensis faces severe habitat degradation on the Greek island of Ikaria due to overgrazing by livestock, particularly goats, which destroys the shrubland vegetation this endemic bush-cricket depends upon. Tourism development and infrastructure expansion further fragment its already limited habitat, while the species' extremely restricted range makes it vulnerable to stochastic events and climate-induced changes to Mediterranean vegetation patterns.
Where does Ikaria Marbled Bush-cricket live?
Ikaria Marbled Bush-cricket occurs in Greece. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ikaria Marbled Bush-cricket?
The main threats to Ikaria Marbled Bush-cricket 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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