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Stenopelmatus navajo

Unknown

Overview

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

The Navajo Jerusalem cricket faces significant threats from habitat degradation and fragmentation across its limited range in the southwestern United States. Urban development and agricultural expansion have reduced available habitat, while climate change poses additional stress through altered precipitation patterns and increased temperatures in its arid environment. The species' restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these ongoing pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

Stenopelmatus navajo inhabits sandy and loose soils in desert scrublands, grasslands, and pinyon-juniper woodlands of the southwestern United States. The species requires well-drained soils for burrowing and is typically found in areas with sparse vegetation cover at elevations ranging from desert floors to lower montane zones.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Stenopelmatus navajo classified as Vulnerable?
Stenopelmatus navajo 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. The Navajo Jerusalem cricket faces significant threats from habitat degradation and fragmentation across its limited range in the southwestern United States. Urban development and agricultural expansion have reduced available habitat, while climate change poses additional stress through altered precipitation patterns and increased temperatures in its arid environment. The species' restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these ongoing pressures.
Where does Stenopelmatus navajo live?
Stenopelmatus navajo 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 navajo?
The main threats to Stenopelmatus navajo 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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