VU

Saga pedo

UnknownLCEULCEU

Overview

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

Saga pedo faces significant population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its European range. The species' specialized habitat requirements for dry grasslands and scrublands make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns essential for its reproductive cycle and prey availability.

Threat summary

Habitat

Saga pedo inhabits dry, warm grasslands, scrublands, and steppe environments with sparse vegetation cover. The species prefers areas with scattered shrubs and rocky outcrops that provide hunting perches and shelter, typically found in Mediterranean and continental European ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Saga pedo classified as Vulnerable?
Saga pedo 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. Saga pedo faces significant population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its European range. The species' specialized habitat requirements for dry grasslands and scrublands make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns essential for its reproductive cycle and prey availability.
Where does Saga pedo live?
Saga pedo occurs in Albania, Armenia, Austria, Bulgaria, China, and Croatia (plus 22 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 Saga pedo?
The main threats to Saga pedo 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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