VUVulnerable
American Bumblebee
Bombus pensylvanicus
Declining
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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.
Habitat
Caves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Habitat & natural process restorationSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in APIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is American Bumblebee classified as Vulnerable?
American Bumblebee 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does American Bumblebee live?
American Bumblebee occurs in Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Mexico (plus 3 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 American Bumblebee?
The main threats to American Bumblebee are 2.1, 5.3, 7.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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