VU

Levels Cleg

Haematopota subcylindrica

Unknown

Overview

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

The Levels Cleg faces severe habitat loss due to drainage and conversion of its specialized wetland environments for agriculture and development. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could dry out the waterlogged soils essential for its larval development. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits wet grasslands, marshes, and boggy areas with consistently moist or waterlogged soils. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including areas with standing water or saturated ground where larvae can develop in the muddy substrate.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Levels Cleg classified as Vulnerable?
Levels Cleg 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. The Levels Cleg faces severe habitat loss due to drainage and conversion of its specialized wetland environments for agriculture and development. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could dry out the waterlogged soils essential for its larval development. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance.
Where does Levels Cleg live?
Levels Cleg occurs in Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Denmark, France, and Germany (plus 10 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 Levels Cleg?
The main threats to Levels Cleg 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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