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Skaronero Marbled Bush-cricket

Eupholidoptera gemellata

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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.

Eupholidoptera gemellata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its Mediterranean mountain ecosystems. Agricultural intensification and urban development have fragmented the rocky grassland and scrubland habitats essential for this bush-cricket's survival. Climate change poses an additional threat, as rising temperatures and altered precipitation patterns affect the delicate balance of its high-altitude environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This bush-cricket inhabits rocky grasslands, scrublands, and Mediterranean mountain slopes, typically at moderate to high elevations. It prefers areas with sparse vegetation and rocky substrates that provide both shelter and suitable conditions for its specialized ecological requirements.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Skaronero Marbled Bush-cricket classified as Vulnerable?
Skaronero Marbled Bush-cricket 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. Eupholidoptera gemellata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its Mediterranean mountain ecosystems. Agricultural intensification and urban development have fragmented the rocky grassland and scrubland habitats essential for this bush-cricket's survival. Climate change poses an additional threat, as rising temperatures and altered precipitation patterns affect the delicate balance of its high-altitude environments.
Where does Skaronero Marbled Bush-cricket live?
Skaronero Marbled Bush-cricket occurs in Greece. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Skaronero Marbled Bush-cricket?
The main threats to Skaronero Marbled Bush-cricket 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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