VU

Grypus brunnirostris

Local name: mindre fräkenvivel

Unknown

Overview

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

The mindre fräkenvivel faces significant pressure from habitat degradation as wetland environments across Scandinavia continue to be drained for agriculture and urban development. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the hydrology of remaining wetland systems, potentially disrupting the delicate moisture conditions required for both the weevil and its host plants. The species' specialized feeding requirements on specific wetland vegetation make it particularly vulnerable to changes in plant community composition.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized weevil inhabits wetland margins, marshes, and boggy areas throughout Scandinavia, where it feeds on specific moisture-loving plants. The species requires stable hydrological conditions and intact wetland plant communities to maintain viable populations.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is mindre fräkenvivel classified as Vulnerable?
mindre fräkenvivel 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. The mindre fräkenvivel faces significant pressure from habitat degradation as wetland environments across Scandinavia continue to be drained for agriculture and urban development. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the hydrology of remaining wetland systems, potentially disrupting the delicate moisture conditions required for both the weevil and its host plants. The species' specialized feeding requirements on specific wetland vegetation make it particularly vulnerable to changes in plant community composition.
Where does mindre fräkenvivel live?
mindre fräkenvivel occurs in Austria, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, and Greenland (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 mindre fräkenvivel?
The main threats to mindre fräkenvivel 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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