VUVulnerable
Bombus medius
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombus_medius
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Site/area managementHabitat & natural process restoration
Other threatened species in APIDAE
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Bombus medius classified as Vulnerable?
Bombus medius 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 Bombus medius live?
Bombus medius occurs in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, and French Guiana (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 Bombus medius?
The main threats to Bombus medius are 1.1, 2.1, 2.1.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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