ENEndangered
Shadowy Chafer
Mellissius adumbratus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Caves and subterranean habitats· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in SCARABAEIDAE
Threatened in St. Helena
Frequently asked questions
Why is Shadowy Chafer classified as Endangered?
Shadowy Chafer 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Shadowy Chafer live?
Shadowy Chafer occurs in St. Helena. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Shadowy Chafer?
The main threats to Shadowy Chafer are 1.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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