ENEndangered
Maltese Glow-worm
Lampyris pallida
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Shrubland· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryAwareness & communicationsPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in LAMPYRIDAE
Threatened in Italy
Frequently asked questions
Why is Maltese Glow-worm classified as Endangered?
Maltese Glow-worm 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Maltese Glow-worm live?
Maltese Glow-worm occurs in Italy. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Maltese Glow-worm?
The main threats to Maltese Glow-worm are 1.1, 1.3, 11.1, and 11.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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