CR

Uromenus riggioi

Declining

Overview

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

Uromenus riggioi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited Mediterranean range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency in its specialized habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered orthopteran inhabits dry Mediterranean scrubland and rocky grasslands with sparse vegetation. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including well-drained soils and particular plant associations typical of degraded Mediterranean ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Uromenus riggioi classified as Critically Endangered?
Uromenus riggioi 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. Uromenus riggioi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited Mediterranean range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency in its specialized habitat.
Where does Uromenus riggioi live?
Uromenus riggioi occurs in Italy. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Uromenus riggioi?
The main threats to Uromenus riggioi 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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