VU

Anisarthron barbipes

DecliningVUEUVUEU

Overview

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

Anisarthron barbipes faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while its restricted distribution increases extinction risk from localized threats. Climate change may further impact the specific microhabitat conditions this beetle requires for survival and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Anisarthron barbipes inhabits specialized microhabitats within Mediterranean scrubland and woodland areas, typically associated with specific host plants or decaying organic matter. The species requires particular moisture and temperature conditions found in these fragmented ecosystems.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Anisarthron barbipes classified as Vulnerable?
Anisarthron barbipes 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. Anisarthron barbipes faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while its restricted distribution increases extinction risk from localized threats. Climate change may further impact the specific microhabitat conditions this beetle requires for survival and reproduction.
Where does Anisarthron barbipes live?
Anisarthron barbipes occurs in Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Czechia, France, and Germany (plus 9 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 Anisarthron barbipes?
The main threats to Anisarthron barbipes 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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