VU

Cycloptilum irregularis

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Cycloptilum irregularis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while its restricted distribution increases extinction risk from localized threats. Climate change poses an additional challenge by altering the microhabitat conditions essential for this grasshopper's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This grasshopper species inhabits specialized grassland and scrubland environments, typically favoring areas with specific vegetation composition and microclimate conditions. It shows preference for undisturbed or lightly managed grasslands with diverse plant communities that provide both food resources and suitable breeding sites.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cycloptilum irregularis classified as Vulnerable?
Cycloptilum irregularis 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. Cycloptilum irregularis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while its restricted distribution increases extinction risk from localized threats. Climate change poses an additional challenge by altering the microhabitat conditions essential for this grasshopper's survival.
Where does Cycloptilum irregularis live?
Cycloptilum irregularis 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 Cycloptilum irregularis?
The main threats to Cycloptilum irregularis 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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