Anisodactylus signatus
Local name: Sortbenet bredløber
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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.
Anisodactylus signatus faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat destruction and degradation of its specialized coastal and wetland environments. Agricultural intensification, urban development, and changes in water management practices have significantly reduced the availability of suitable breeding and foraging sites. Climate change and sea level rise pose additional threats to remaining coastal populations.
Habitat
This ground beetle species inhabits coastal sandy areas, salt marshes, mudflats, and the margins of freshwater wetlands, particularly favoring areas with sparse vegetation and exposed soil or sand substrates. It is typically found in dynamic environments where tidal influence or seasonal flooding creates the specific moisture and salinity conditions required for its survival.
Other threatened species in Carabidae
Frequently asked questions
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