klipparvmal
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klipparvmal

Caryocolum petrophila

Unknown

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Overview

Caryocolum petrophila is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Estonia, Scandinavia, North Macedonia and Russia. It is also found in Turkey.

The klipparvmal (Caryocolum petrophila) is declining primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized rocky coastal environments. Climate change and sea level rise pose additional threats to its narrow coastal habitat range, while the species' extremely limited distribution makes it vulnerable to local extinctions.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Bryotropha purpurella

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Pembroke NebEN

Pembroke Neb

Monochroa elongella

Unknown
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Caryocolum cassella

Unknown
EN

Gnorimoschema nordlandicolella

Unknown

Threatened in Åland Islands

Calidris ferrugineaVU

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VU

Syndyas nigripes

Unknown
Chrysotus cupreusCR

Chrysotus cupreus

Unknown
VU

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Syntormon filiger

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is klipparvmal classified as Endangered?
klipparvmal is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The klipparvmal (Caryocolum petrophila) is declining primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized rocky coastal environments. Climate change and sea level rise pose additional threats to its narrow coastal habitat range, while the species' extremely limited distribution makes it vulnerable to local extinctions.
Where does klipparvmal live?
klipparvmal occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Estonia, Finland, France, and Italy (plus 6 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 klipparvmal?
The main threats to klipparvmal 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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