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Merodon crypticus
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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.
Habitat
Grassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in SYRPHIDAE
Threatened in Portugal
Frequently asked questions
Why is Merodon crypticus classified as Vulnerable?
Merodon crypticus 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Merodon crypticus live?
Merodon crypticus occurs in Portugal, and Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Merodon crypticus?
The main threats to Merodon crypticus are 11.2, 2.3, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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