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Steppe Plump Bush-cricket

Isophya stepposa

DecliningENEUENEU

Overview

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

Isophya stepposa faces severe population decline primarily due to agricultural intensification and conversion of its native steppe habitats to cropland. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded remaining grassland fragments, while urban development continues to fragment the species' already limited range. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the grassland ecosystems this bush-cricket depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Isophya stepposa inhabits natural steppe grasslands and dry meadows across southeastern Europe, particularly favoring areas with sparse vegetation and well-drained soils. The species requires undisturbed grassland patches with specific microhabitat conditions including appropriate vegetation structure for shelter and breeding.

Forest· majorGrassland· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Steppe Plump Bush-cricket classified as Endangered?
Steppe Plump Bush-cricket is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Isophya stepposa faces severe population decline primarily due to agricultural intensification and conversion of its native steppe habitats to cropland. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded remaining grassland fragments, while urban development continues to fragment the species' already limited range. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the grassland ecosystems this bush-cricket depends upon.
Where does Steppe Plump Bush-cricket live?
Steppe Plump Bush-cricket occurs in Russia, and Ukraine. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Steppe Plump Bush-cricket?
The main threats to Steppe Plump Bush-cricket 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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