Pointed slender
EN

Pointed slender

Parornix finitimella

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 Pointed slender faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited European range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the phenology of its host plants, disrupting the precise timing required for larval development. The species' highly specialized feeding requirements on specific deciduous trees make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This microlepidopteran species inhabits mature deciduous woodlands and forest edges, particularly areas with abundant oak, birch, and other broadleaved trees. The larvae are leaf miners, creating distinctive galleries in the leaves of their host plants during their development.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pointed slender classified as Endangered?
Pointed slender 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. The Pointed slender faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited European range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the phenology of its host plants, disrupting the precise timing required for larval development. The species' highly specialized feeding requirements on specific deciduous trees make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.
Where does Pointed slender live?
Pointed slender occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, and Denmark (plus 13 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 Pointed slender?
The main threats to Pointed slender 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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