ENEndangered
Pointy-lobed Firefly
Photinus acuminatus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subarctic· majorGrassland· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in LAMPYRIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pointy-lobed Firefly classified as Endangered?
Pointy-lobed Firefly 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Pointy-lobed Firefly live?
Pointy-lobed Firefly occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pointy-lobed Firefly?
The main threats to Pointy-lobed Firefly are 2.1, 5.3, 7.2, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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