krokhorndyvel
Onthophagus fracticornis
Overview
The krokhorndyvel (Onthophagus fracticornis) is a distinctive dung beetle characterized by its fractured or broken-appearing horn structures on the male's head and pronotum. This medium-sized scarab plays a crucial ecological role as a decomposer, processing mammalian dung and contributing to nutrient cycling in its ecosystem.
The krokhorndyvel (Onthophagus fracticornis) is declining primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its specialized ecological requirements and small population size, making it susceptible to local extinctions from environmental changes.
Habitat
This species inhabits open grasslands and savanna ecosystems where large herbivorous mammals congregate, particularly areas with sandy or well-draining soils suitable for underground nesting. It shows strong preference for regions with consistent dung availability from native ungulates and traditional extensive grazing systems.
Other threatened species in Scarabaeidae
Threatened in Algeria
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