VU

savtickfluga

Neoalticomerus formosus

Unknown

Overview

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

Neoalticomerus formosus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized wetland environments. Agricultural expansion and urban development have reduced the quality and extent of the marshy areas this species depends on for breeding and foraging. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial discharge further compromises the aquatic ecosystems essential to its lifecycle.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits freshwater marshes, shallow wetlands, and the vegetated margins of slow-moving streams and ponds. It requires areas with abundant aquatic vegetation and clean water conditions for successful reproduction and larval development.

Threatened in Denmark

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

Declining
VU

Olive Skipper

Pyrgus serratulae

Unknown
SandoldenborreCR

Sandoldenborre

Hoplia graminicola

Unknown
Scarce BlackneckCR

Scarce Blackneck

Lygephila craccae

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is savtickfluga classified as Vulnerable?
savtickfluga 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. Neoalticomerus formosus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized wetland environments. Agricultural expansion and urban development have reduced the quality and extent of the marshy areas this species depends on for breeding and foraging. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial discharge further compromises the aquatic ecosystems essential to its lifecycle.
Where does savtickfluga live?
savtickfluga occurs in Denmark, Finland, Mongolia, Netherlands, and Sweden. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to savtickfluga?
The main threats to savtickfluga 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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