long-horned ground-hopper
VU

long-horned ground-hopper

Tetrix tenuicornis

UnknownLCEULCEU

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Overview

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

The long-horned ground-hopper faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its European range. Drainage of wetlands and conversion of traditional grasslands to intensive farming has eliminated many breeding sites. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes of the damp grassland habitats this species requires for reproduction and survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

The long-horned ground-hopper inhabits damp grasslands, meadows, and marshy areas with sparse vegetation cover. It requires areas with exposed soil and short grass where it can effectively camouflage and access the algae, mosses, and detritus that form its primary diet.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is long-horned ground-hopper classified as Vulnerable?
long-horned ground-hopper 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 long-horned ground-hopper faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its European range. Drainage of wetlands and conversion of traditional grasslands to intensive farming has eliminated many breeding sites. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes of the damp grassland habitats this species requires for reproduction and survival.
Where does long-horned ground-hopper live?
long-horned ground-hopper occurs in Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, and Croatia (plus 26 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 long-horned ground-hopper?
The main threats to long-horned ground-hopper 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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