Agabus congener
VU

Agabus congener

Local name: metsätaitosukeltaja

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agabus_congener

Overview

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

Agabus congener faces severe habitat degradation from peat bog drainage and forestry activities across its Fennoscandian range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the hydrology of its specialized bog pool habitats, while acidification from atmospheric pollution degrades water quality in these sensitive ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This diving beetle inhabits small, acidic pools and shallow waters within pristine sphagnum bogs and peat wetlands. It requires well-oxygenated, oligotrophic waters with dense moss coverage and minimal human disturbance.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is metsätaitosukeltaja classified as Vulnerable?
metsätaitosukeltaja 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. Agabus congener faces severe habitat degradation from peat bog drainage and forestry activities across its Fennoscandian range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the hydrology of its specialized bog pool habitats, while acidification from atmospheric pollution degrades water quality in these sensitive ecosystems.
Where does metsätaitosukeltaja live?
metsätaitosukeltaja occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, and Canada (plus 23 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 metsätaitosukeltaja?
The main threats to metsätaitosukeltaja 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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