CRCritically Endangered
Harpalus picipennis
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Overview
Harpalus picipennis is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Harpalinae. It was described by Duftschmid in 1812.
Harpalus picipennis faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements and small population size make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and local extinctions.
Habitat
TERRESTRIAL· major
Other threatened species in Carabidae
Frequently asked questions
Why is Harpalus picipennis classified as Critically Endangered?
Harpalus picipennis is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Harpalus picipennis faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements and small population size make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and local extinctions.
Where does Harpalus picipennis live?
Harpalus picipennis occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Harpalus picipennis?
The main threats to Harpalus picipennis 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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