steenrondbuikje
CR

steenrondbuikje

Bradycellus csikii

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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.

Bradycellus csikii faces severe threats from habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements and small population size make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

This ground beetle species inhabits moist soils along riverbanks, wetland margins, and areas with dense riparian vegetation in Central and Eastern Europe. It requires specific moisture conditions and organic-rich substrates typically found in undisturbed floodplain ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Frequently asked questions

Why is steenrondbuikje classified as Critically Endangered?
steenrondbuikje 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. Bradycellus csikii faces severe threats from habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements and small population size make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Where does steenrondbuikje live?
steenrondbuikje occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to steenrondbuikje?
The main threats to steenrondbuikje 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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