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Naxos Cave-cricket

Dolichopoda naxia

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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.

Dolichopoda naxia faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range on the Greek island of Naxos, where cave habitat degradation poses the primary risk. Tourism development and limestone quarrying activities threaten the integrity of cave systems essential for this endemic species. The species' dependence on specific microclimate conditions within caves makes it particularly vulnerable to human disturbance and environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic cave cricket inhabits limestone caves and underground cavities on the Greek island of Naxos in the Cyclades archipelago. The species requires stable cave environments with specific humidity and temperature conditions typical of Mediterranean karst systems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Naxos Cave-cricket classified as Vulnerable?
Naxos Cave-cricket 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. Dolichopoda naxia faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range on the Greek island of Naxos, where cave habitat degradation poses the primary risk. Tourism development and limestone quarrying activities threaten the integrity of cave systems essential for this endemic species. The species' dependence on specific microclimate conditions within caves makes it particularly vulnerable to human disturbance and environmental changes.
Where does Naxos Cave-cricket live?
Naxos Cave-cricket occurs in Greece. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Naxos Cave-cricket?
The main threats to Naxos Cave-cricket 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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