VU

Pentanota meuseli

Unknown

Overview

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

Pentanota meuseli faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited range within the Mediterranean basin. Agricultural intensification and urban development have reduced the availability of suitable microhabitats this specialized beetle requires. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moisture-dependent environments where this species thrives.

Threat summary

Habitat

This beetle species inhabits Mediterranean scrubland and woodland edges, typically found in areas with specific soil moisture conditions and organic matter accumulation. It requires undisturbed microhabitats with particular vegetation associations characteristic of the Mediterranean climate zone.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pentanota meuseli classified as Vulnerable?
Pentanota meuseli 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. Pentanota meuseli faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited range within the Mediterranean basin. Agricultural intensification and urban development have reduced the availability of suitable microhabitats this specialized beetle requires. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moisture-dependent environments where this species thrives.
Where does Pentanota meuseli live?
Pentanota meuseli occurs in Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pentanota meuseli?
The main threats to Pentanota meuseli 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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