VU

malurtnettege

Galeatus spinifrons

Unknown

Overview

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

Galeatus spinifrons faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and intensive farming practices that fragment and degrade its specialized habitat requirements. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available nesting sites, while pesticide use in surrounding agricultural areas may impact prey availability and reproductive success.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits semi-arid scrublands and open woodlands with scattered vegetation, typically favoring areas with thorny shrubs and sparse canopy cover. It shows preference for edge habitats between agricultural lands and natural vegetation where insect prey is abundant.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is malurtnettege classified as Vulnerable?
malurtnettege 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. Galeatus spinifrons faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and intensive farming practices that fragment and degrade its specialized habitat requirements. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available nesting sites, while pesticide use in surrounding agricultural areas may impact prey availability and reproductive success.
Where does malurtnettege live?
malurtnettege occurs in Austria, Canada, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, 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 malurtnettege?
The main threats to malurtnettege 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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