Pale Pin-palp
VU

Pale Pin-palp

Bembidion testaceum

Unknown

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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.

The Pale Pin-palp faces severe habitat degradation from coastal development and sea-level rise affecting its specialized saltmarsh environments. Agricultural intensification and urban expansion have fragmented remaining populations, while climate change threatens the delicate salinity balance of its tidal habitat. Pollution from agricultural runoff and coastal industries further compromises the water quality essential for this ground beetle's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized ground beetle inhabits coastal saltmarshes and brackish wetlands, particularly areas with sparse vegetation and exposed mudflats. It requires the specific salinity gradients and tidal influences found in these transitional marine-terrestrial environments.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pale Pin-palp classified as Vulnerable?
Pale Pin-palp 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 Pale Pin-palp faces severe habitat degradation from coastal development and sea-level rise affecting its specialized saltmarsh environments. Agricultural intensification and urban expansion have fragmented remaining populations, while climate change threatens the delicate salinity balance of its tidal habitat. Pollution from agricultural runoff and coastal industries further compromises the water quality essential for this ground beetle's survival.
Where does Pale Pin-palp live?
Pale Pin-palp occurs in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, and Italy (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 Pale Pin-palp?
The main threats to Pale Pin-palp 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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