VUVulnerable
Mercury Bluet
Coenagrion mercuriale
DecliningNTEUNTEU
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Legislation
Other threatened species in COENAGRIONIDAE
Threatened in Albania
Frequently asked questions
Why is Mercury Bluet classified as Vulnerable?
Mercury Bluet 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 Mercury Bluet live?
Mercury Bluet occurs in Albania, Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, and China (plus 19 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 Mercury Bluet?
The main threats to Mercury Bluet are 11.1, 11.2, 2.1, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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