Amara crenata
CR

Amara crenata

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.

Amara crenata faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to landscape fragmentation and changes in land management practices that alter soil conditions and vegetation structure.

Threat summary

Habitat

Open sandy areas, coastal dunes, heathlands, and sparsely vegetated grasslands with well-drained soils. The species requires areas with specific soil conditions and low vegetation cover, often associated with disturbed or semi-natural habitats.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Amara crenata classified as Critically Endangered?
Amara crenata 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. Amara crenata faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to landscape fragmentation and changes in land management practices that alter soil conditions and vegetation structure.
Where does Amara crenata live?
Amara crenata occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, and France (plus 6 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 Amara crenata?
The main threats to Amara crenata 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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