saaristokiiluri
EN

saaristokiiluri

Dolichopus sabinus

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolichopus_sabinus

Overview

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

Dolichopus sabinus faces severe habitat loss due to coastal development and infrastructure projects that destroy its specialized shoreline breeding sites. Climate change poses an additional threat through rising sea levels and increased storm intensity, which can flood nesting areas and alter the delicate moisture conditions required for larval development. The species' extremely limited range in the Finnish archipelago makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and human disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Finnish fly species inhabits specialized coastal environments in the Finnish archipelago, particularly favoring moist shoreline areas with specific substrate conditions required for breeding. The species depends on undisturbed coastal zones with appropriate moisture levels and vegetation cover that support its complex life cycle.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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EN

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EN

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Frequently asked questions

Why is saaristokiiluri classified as Endangered?
saaristokiiluri 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. Dolichopus sabinus faces severe habitat loss due to coastal development and infrastructure projects that destroy its specialized shoreline breeding sites. Climate change poses an additional threat through rising sea levels and increased storm intensity, which can flood nesting areas and alter the delicate moisture conditions required for larval development. The species' extremely limited range in the Finnish archipelago makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and human disturbance.
Where does saaristokiiluri live?
saaristokiiluri occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, and France (plus 7 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 saaristokiiluri?
The main threats to saaristokiiluri 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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