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Rove beetle

Trichonyx sulcicollis

Unknown

Overview

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

Trichonyx sulcicollis faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized microhabitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to soil disturbance and changes in moisture regimes. Fragmentation of suitable habitat patches has likely reduced population connectivity and increased extinction risk for remaining colonies.

Threat summary

Habitat

This rove beetle inhabits specialized soil microhabitats, typically found in moist, organic-rich substrates including leaf litter, decaying vegetation, and forest floor environments. The species requires specific moisture and temperature conditions within its soil ecosystem niche.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rove beetle classified as Endangered?
Rove beetle 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. Trichonyx sulcicollis faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized microhabitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to soil disturbance and changes in moisture regimes. Fragmentation of suitable habitat patches has likely reduced population connectivity and increased extinction risk for remaining colonies.
Where does Rove beetle live?
Rove beetle occurs in Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, and Finland (plus 13 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 Rove beetle?
The main threats to Rove beetle 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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