CR

sotstumpbagge

Acritus homoeopathicus

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The sotstumpbagge faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. Climate change is altering the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires, while invasive species compete for resources and disrupt established ecological relationships.

Threat summary

Habitat

Occupies specialized microhabitats in temperate deciduous forests with dense understory vegetation and high moisture retention, typically found in forest floor leaf litter and decaying organic matter between 200-800m elevation. Requires specific soil chemistry conditions and association with particular fungal communities.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is sotstumpbagge classified as Critically Endangered?
sotstumpbagge 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. The sotstumpbagge faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. Climate change is altering the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires, while invasive species compete for resources and disrupt established ecological relationships.
Where does sotstumpbagge live?
sotstumpbagge occurs in Austria, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, and Italy (plus 9 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 sotstumpbagge?
The main threats to sotstumpbagge 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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