CRCritically Endangered

Eurythyrea quercus

Local name: Richard du chêne, Grand Bupreste du Chêne

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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 Grand Bupreste du Chêne faces severe population declines primarily due to the widespread loss and degradation of mature oak forests across its European range. Climate change and forest management practices that favor younger tree stands have significantly reduced the availability of suitable breeding habitat, while pollution and habitat fragmentation further threaten remaining populations.
Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits mature deciduous forests dominated by oak trees (Quercus species), particularly favoring old-growth stands with large, sun-exposed oak trunks. The larvae develop within the wood of living or recently dead oak trees, requiring specific microhabitat conditions found in well-established forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Richard du chêne, Grand Bupreste du Chêne classified as Critically Endangered?

Richard du chêne, Grand Bupreste du Chêne 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. The Grand Bupreste du Chêne faces severe population declines primarily due to the widespread loss and degradation of mature oak forests across its European range. Climate change and forest management practices that favor younger tree stands have significantly reduced the availability of suitable breeding habitat, while pollution and habitat fragmentation further threaten remaining populations.

Where does Richard du chêne, Grand Bupreste du Chêne live?

Richard du chêne, Grand Bupreste du Chêne occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.

What are the main threats to Richard du chêne, Grand Bupreste du Chêne?

The main threats to Richard du chêne, Grand Bupreste du Chêne 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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