Middlekauf's Shieldback Katydid
Idiostatus middlekauffi
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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.
Middlekauf's Shieldback Katydid faces severe threats from habitat loss and fragmentation due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited California range. The species' restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities.
Habitat
This species inhabits chaparral shrublands, oak woodlands, and grassland edges in California's coastal and inland mountain regions. It requires areas with dense native vegetation that provide both shelter and appropriate acoustic conditions for mating calls.
Other threatened species in Tettigoniidae
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Middlekauf's Shieldback Katydid classified as Critically Endangered?
Where does Middlekauf's Shieldback Katydid live?
What are the main threats to Middlekauf's Shieldback Katydid?
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