Nicrophorus vestigator
VU

Nicrophorus vestigator

Local name: Randhåret ådselgraver

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicrophorus_vestigator

Overview

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

Nicrophorus vestigator faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat fragmentation and loss of suitable carrion sources in its Scandinavian range. Agricultural intensification has reduced the availability of small mammal carcasses essential for breeding, while modern farming practices and livestock management have altered the natural carrion cycle. Climate change poses additional pressure by shifting the timing of carrion availability and potentially affecting the species' cold-adapted physiology.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits boreal and subarctic forests across Scandinavia, particularly favoring areas with mixed coniferous-deciduous woodland that provide suitable microclimates for carrion decomposition. It requires access to small mammal carcasses in forest clearings and edge habitats where breeding pairs can successfully bury and tend to their carrion resources.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Randhåret ådselgraver classified as Vulnerable?
Randhåret ådselgraver 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. Nicrophorus vestigator faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat fragmentation and loss of suitable carrion sources in its Scandinavian range. Agricultural intensification has reduced the availability of small mammal carcasses essential for breeding, while modern farming practices and livestock management have altered the natural carrion cycle. Climate change poses additional pressure by shifting the timing of carrion availability and potentially affecting the species' cold-adapted physiology.
Where does Randhåret ådselgraver live?
Randhåret ådselgraver occurs in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, France, and Germany (plus 14 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 Randhåret ådselgraver?
The main threats to Randhåret ådselgraver 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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