Nitidula rufipes
CR

Nitidula rufipes

Local name: ruskoveistiäinen

Unknown

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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.

Nitidula rufipes faces severe population declines due to habitat destruction and degradation of its specialized microhabitats. The species' dependence on specific decaying organic matter and associated fungal communities makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and habitat fragmentation.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits decaying organic matter, particularly rotting wood, fungi, and decomposing plant material in forest edges, woodland clearings, and semi-natural habitats. It is closely associated with specific fungal communities that develop on dead and dying wood in temperate forest ecosystems.

Frequently asked questions

Why is ruskoveistiäinen classified as Critically Endangered?
ruskoveistiäinen 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. Nitidula rufipes faces severe population declines due to habitat destruction and degradation of its specialized microhabitats. The species' dependence on specific decaying organic matter and associated fungal communities makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and habitat fragmentation.
Where does ruskoveistiäinen live?
ruskoveistiäinen 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 ruskoveistiäinen?
The main threats to ruskoveistiäinen 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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