Trox hispidus
CR

Trox hispidus

Local name: måsknotbagge

Unknown

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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.

Trox hispidus faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural expansion and urbanization, which destroys the specific microhabitats required for its carrion-dependent lifecycle. The species' specialized feeding requirements on animal carcasses make it particularly vulnerable to changes in land use patterns and the widespread use of veterinary pharmaceuticals that contaminate its food sources.

Threat summary

Habitat

Sandy soils, coastal dunes, and dry grasslands where it feeds on carrion and organic matter, particularly in areas with sparse vegetation and well-drained substrates. The species requires specific soil conditions for burrowing and depends on the presence of animal carcasses for reproduction and larval development.

Threatened in Armenia

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Frequently asked questions

Why is måsknotbagge classified as Critically Endangered?
måsknotbagge is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Trox hispidus faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural expansion and urbanization, which destroys the specific microhabitats required for its carrion-dependent lifecycle. The species' specialized feeding requirements on animal carcasses make it particularly vulnerable to changes in land use patterns and the widespread use of veterinary pharmaceuticals that contaminate its food sources.
Where does måsknotbagge live?
måsknotbagge occurs in Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Croatia (plus 19 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 måsknotbagge?
The main threats to måsknotbagge 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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