ENEndangered
Leatherback Pygmy Grasshopper
Lepocranus fuscus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in TETRIGIDAE
Threatened in Madagascar
Frequently asked questions
Why is Leatherback Pygmy Grasshopper classified as Endangered?
Leatherback Pygmy Grasshopper 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 Leatherback Pygmy Grasshopper live?
Leatherback Pygmy Grasshopper occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Leatherback Pygmy Grasshopper?
The main threats to Leatherback Pygmy Grasshopper are 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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