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Sardinian Match Grasshopper

Ochrilidia nuragica

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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.

Ochrilidia nuragica faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited Sardinian range. Overgrazing by livestock has significantly altered the structure and composition of its preferred grassland habitats, reducing suitable breeding and foraging areas. Climate change poses an additional threat through increased drought frequency and altered precipitation patterns that affect the vegetation communities this endemic grasshopper depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic grasshopper inhabits dry Mediterranean grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes in Sardinia, typically at elevations between 200-800 meters. It shows a strong preference for areas with sparse vegetation cover and exposed rocky substrates that provide both basking sites and shelter.

Marine coastal/supratidal· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sardinian Match Grasshopper classified as Endangered?
Sardinian Match Grasshopper is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Ochrilidia nuragica faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited Sardinian range. Overgrazing by livestock has significantly altered the structure and composition of its preferred grassland habitats, reducing suitable breeding and foraging areas. Climate change poses an additional threat through increased drought frequency and altered precipitation patterns that affect the vegetation communities this endemic grasshopper depends upon.
Where does Sardinian Match Grasshopper live?
Sardinian Match Grasshopper occurs in Italy. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sardinian Match Grasshopper?
The main threats to Sardinian Match Grasshopper 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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