Ochetostethus opacus
CR

Ochetostethus opacus

Unknown

Photo: Photo: (c) Иван Пристрем, niektoré práva vyhradené (CC BY), uploaded by Иван Пристрем

Overview

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

Ochetostethus opacus faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its range. The species' specialized habitat requirements and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to fragmentation of remaining suitable areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodland edges, typically in areas with sparse vegetation and sandy or well-drained soils. It shows preference for disturbed habitats including field margins, abandoned agricultural land, and areas with low-intensity grazing.

Threatened in Estonia

VU

Lepiota echinella

Unknown
EN

Lyophyllum deliberatum

Unknown
VU

Large Tree-chernes

Dendrochernes cyrneus

Unknown
VU

Lesser White-fronted Goose

Anser erythropus

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Ochetostethus opacus classified as Critically Endangered?
Ochetostethus opacus is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Ochetostethus opacus faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its range. The species' specialized habitat requirements and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to fragmentation of remaining suitable areas.
Where does Ochetostethus opacus live?
Ochetostethus opacus occurs in Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, and Netherlands (plus 5 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 Ochetostethus opacus?
The main threats to Ochetostethus opacus 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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