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ranunkelvivel

Bagous czwalinai

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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.

Ranunkelvivel faces severe threats from habitat degradation and loss of its specialized wetland environments. The species' dependence on specific aquatic plant hosts makes it particularly vulnerable to water pollution, drainage of wetlands, and changes in water quality that affect its food sources.

Threat summary

Habitat

Freshwater wetlands, shallow ponds, and marshy areas with abundant aquatic vegetation, particularly those supporting Ranunculus species and other water plants. The species is typically found in clean, well-oxygenated waters with stable water levels.

Frequently asked questions

Why is ranunkelvivel classified as Critically Endangered?
ranunkelvivel 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. Ranunkelvivel faces severe threats from habitat degradation and loss of its specialized wetland environments. The species' dependence on specific aquatic plant hosts makes it particularly vulnerable to water pollution, drainage of wetlands, and changes in water quality that affect its food sources.
Where does ranunkelvivel live?
ranunkelvivel occurs in Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Netherlands, and Poland (plus 3 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 ranunkelvivel?
The main threats to ranunkelvivel 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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