ENEndangered
Elachista vonschantzi
Local name: kustgräsminerarmal
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Overview
Elachista vonschantzi is a moth of the family Elachistidae that is found along the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia.
Elachista vonschantzi faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from coastal development and agricultural intensification in its limited range. The species' highly specialized relationship with specific host grasses makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and habitat fragmentation.
Other threatened species in Elachistidae
Threatened in Finland
Frequently asked questions
Why is kustgräsminerarmal classified as Endangered?
kustgräsminerarmal 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. Elachista vonschantzi faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from coastal development and agricultural intensification in its limited range. The species' highly specialized relationship with specific host grasses makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and habitat fragmentation.
Where does kustgräsminerarmal live?
kustgräsminerarmal occurs in Finland, and Sweden. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to kustgräsminerarmal?
The main threats to kustgräsminerarmal 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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