Limnobaris t-album
VU

Limnobaris t-album

Local name: kärrsvartvivel

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.

Kärrsvartvivel faces severe habitat degradation due to wetland drainage and agricultural intensification across Scandinavia. The species' specialized dependence on specific sedge communities makes it particularly vulnerable to hydrological changes and eutrophication from agricultural runoff. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate water balance of its marsh habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized weevil inhabits nutrient-poor wetlands, particularly sedge-dominated marshes and fens in Scandinavia. It requires specific microhabitat conditions with stable water levels and undisturbed sedge communities for both feeding and reproduction.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is kärrsvartvivel classified as Vulnerable?
kärrsvartvivel 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. Kärrsvartvivel faces severe habitat degradation due to wetland drainage and agricultural intensification across Scandinavia. The species' specialized dependence on specific sedge communities makes it particularly vulnerable to hydrological changes and eutrophication from agricultural runoff. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate water balance of its marsh habitats.
Where does kärrsvartvivel live?
kärrsvartvivel occurs in Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, and Denmark (plus 20 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to kärrsvartvivel?
The main threats to kärrsvartvivel 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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