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Rosenmaskenzikade

Macropsis megerlei

Unknown

Overview

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

Macropsis megerlei faces severe population declines primarily due to the loss and degradation of its specialized riparian woodland habitats along European river systems. Urban development, agricultural intensification, and river regulation have eliminated many of the mature willow and poplar stands this leafhopper depends upon. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering flood regimes and tree species composition in remaining suitable habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized leafhopper inhabits mature riparian woodlands dominated by willow (Salix) and poplar (Populus) species along river valleys and floodplains in central Europe. It requires well-established tree canopies with specific microclimate conditions and is particularly associated with old-growth riverside forests.

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VU

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Arboridia pusilla

Unknown
VU

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Psammotettix sabulicola

Unknown
VU

Storchschnabel-Blattzikade

Hauptidia distinguenda

Unknown
VU

Salzwanderzirpe

Macrosteles sordidipennis

Unknown

Threatened in Algeria

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

Declining
CR

Sahara Killifish

Apricaphanius saourensis

Declining
Blind SnailVU

Blind Snail

Cecilioides acicula

Unknown
EN

Chafarinas' Skink

Chalcides parallelus

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Rosenmaskenzikade classified as Endangered?
Rosenmaskenzikade is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Macropsis megerlei faces severe population declines primarily due to the loss and degradation of its specialized riparian woodland habitats along European river systems. Urban development, agricultural intensification, and river regulation have eliminated many of the mature willow and poplar stands this leafhopper depends upon. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering flood regimes and tree species composition in remaining suitable habitats.
Where does Rosenmaskenzikade live?
Rosenmaskenzikade occurs in Algeria, Armenia, Austria, Bulgaria, Czechia, and Denmark (plus 25 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 Rosenmaskenzikade?
The main threats to Rosenmaskenzikade 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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