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Simpanurgus phyllopodus

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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.

Simpanurgus phyllopodus faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized nesting requirements in sandy soils make it particularly vulnerable to ground disturbance from construction activities. Climate change-induced shifts in flowering phenology of its preferred host plants further threaten this solitary bee's reproductive success.

Threat summary

Habitat

This solitary bee species inhabits sandy soils in Mediterranean scrubland and open woodland areas where it constructs underground nests. It requires proximity to specific flowering plants for pollen collection and is typically found in areas with sparse vegetation cover that allows access to suitable nesting substrates.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Simpanurgus phyllopodus classified as Critically Endangered?
Simpanurgus phyllopodus 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. Simpanurgus phyllopodus faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized nesting requirements in sandy soils make it particularly vulnerable to ground disturbance from construction activities. Climate change-induced shifts in flowering phenology of its preferred host plants further threaten this solitary bee's reproductive success.
Where does Simpanurgus phyllopodus live?
Simpanurgus phyllopodus occurs in Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Simpanurgus phyllopodus?
The main threats to Simpanurgus phyllopodus 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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