VU

kolikkokiiluri

Dolichopus planitarsis

Unknown

Overview

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

Dolichopus planitarsis faces severe habitat degradation due to wetland drainage and agricultural intensification across its limited range in northern Europe. The species' specialized requirements for pristine shoreline environments make it particularly vulnerable to coastal development and water pollution. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moisture levels critical for its breeding success.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized long-legged fly inhabits pristine wetland margins, particularly along lakeshores, river banks, and coastal areas with exposed mudflats and sandy substrates. The species requires undisturbed shoreline environments with specific moisture conditions and minimal human disturbance for successful breeding and foraging.

Other threatened species in Dolichopodidae

Chrysotus cupreusCR

Chrysotus cupreus

Unknown
VU

narulukkokiiluri

Syntormon filiger

Unknown
Muscidideicus praetextatusCR

Muscidideicus praetextatus

Unknown
EN

Dolichopus notatus

Unknown

Threatened in Åland Islands

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

Declining
VU

Syndyas nigripes

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is kolikkokiiluri classified as Vulnerable?
kolikkokiiluri 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. Dolichopus planitarsis faces severe habitat degradation due to wetland drainage and agricultural intensification across its limited range in northern Europe. The species' specialized requirements for pristine shoreline environments make it particularly vulnerable to coastal development and water pollution. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moisture levels critical for its breeding success.
Where does kolikkokiiluri live?
kolikkokiiluri occurs in Åland Islands, Belarus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, and France (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 kolikkokiiluri?
The main threats to kolikkokiiluri 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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