Bembidion litorale
CR

Bembidion litorale

Unknown

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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.

Bembidion litorale faces severe threats from coastal habitat destruction and climate change impacts on its specialized shoreline environments. Rising sea levels and increased storm intensity threaten the narrow band of suitable coastal habitats this species depends on, while human development and pollution further degrade remaining sites.

Threat summary

Habitat

This ground beetle inhabits sandy and muddy coastal shores, salt marshes, and the upper intertidal zones of beaches and estuaries. It requires specific moisture and salinity conditions found in the narrow transition zone between terrestrial and marine environments.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bembidion litorale classified as Critically Endangered?
Bembidion litorale 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. Bembidion litorale faces severe threats from coastal habitat destruction and climate change impacts on its specialized shoreline environments. Rising sea levels and increased storm intensity threaten the narrow band of suitable coastal habitats this species depends on, while human development and pollution further degrade remaining sites.
Where does Bembidion litorale live?
Bembidion litorale occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bembidion litorale?
The main threats to Bembidion litorale 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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