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Stenopelmatus cahuilaensis

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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.

Stenopelmatus cahuilaensis faces significant pressure from urban development and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in southern California. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ground disturbance and soil compaction from construction activities. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect soil moisture levels critical for this fossorial cricket's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This Jerusalem cricket inhabits sandy and loamy soils in desert scrubland and chaparral environments of southern California's Coachella Valley region. The species requires loose, well-drained soils that allow for extensive burrowing and are typically found in areas with sparse vegetation cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Stenopelmatus cahuilaensis classified as Vulnerable?
Stenopelmatus cahuilaensis 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. Stenopelmatus cahuilaensis faces significant pressure from urban development and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in southern California. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ground disturbance and soil compaction from construction activities. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect soil moisture levels critical for this fossorial cricket's survival.
Where does Stenopelmatus cahuilaensis live?
Stenopelmatus cahuilaensis 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 Stenopelmatus cahuilaensis?
The main threats to Stenopelmatus cahuilaensis 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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