Catoplatus fabricii
CR

Catoplatus fabricii

Local name: prästkrageskinnbagge

Unknown

Photo: Photo: (c) Ian Boyd, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Overview

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

Catoplatus fabricii faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural expansion and urban development across its range. Climate change is altering the specific microhabitat conditions this specialized bug requires, while pollution from agricultural runoff degrades the quality of its riparian breeding sites.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits riparian zones along streams and rivers, particularly areas with dense vegetation and specific moisture requirements. Found in association with particular host plants in wetland margins and floodplain ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is prästkrageskinnbagge classified as Critically Endangered?
prästkrageskinnbagge is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Catoplatus fabricii faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural expansion and urban development across its range. Climate change is altering the specific microhabitat conditions this specialized bug requires, while pollution from agricultural runoff degrades the quality of its riparian breeding sites.
Where does prästkrageskinnbagge live?
prästkrageskinnbagge occurs in Afghanistan, Åland Islands, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, and Estonia (plus 15 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 prästkrageskinnbagge?
The main threats to prästkrageskinnbagge 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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