Scarce Chaser
CR

Scarce Chaser

Libellula fulva

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

Overview

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

The Scarce Chaser faces severe threats from habitat loss and degradation of its specialized wetland environments, particularly through drainage of shallow lakes, ponds, and slow-flowing rivers for agriculture and development. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development further compromises the quality of remaining aquatic habitats essential for larval development.

Threat summary

Habitat

Shallow, well-vegetated lakes, ponds, slow-flowing rivers, and canals with abundant emergent and floating vegetation. Prefers lowland freshwater habitats with muddy substrates and rich aquatic plant communities that provide hunting perches and breeding sites.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Scarce Chaser classified as Critically Endangered?
Scarce Chaser 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. The Scarce Chaser faces severe threats from habitat loss and degradation of its specialized wetland environments, particularly through drainage of shallow lakes, ponds, and slow-flowing rivers for agriculture and development. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development further compromises the quality of remaining aquatic habitats essential for larval development.
Where does Scarce Chaser live?
Scarce Chaser occurs in Åland Islands, Albania, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, and Belgium (plus 36 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 Scarce Chaser?
The main threats to Scarce Chaser 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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