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Stictotarsus duodecimpustulatus

Unknown

Overview

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

Stictotarsus duodecimpustulatus faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water pollution in its limited aquatic environments. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, with agricultural runoff and urban development posing immediate risks to water quality in its breeding sites.

Threat summary

Habitat

This aquatic beetle inhabits small freshwater pools, ponds, and slow-moving streams with dense aquatic vegetation. The species requires clean, well-oxygenated water with specific chemical conditions for successful reproduction and larval development.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Stictotarsus duodecimpustulatus classified as Critically Endangered?
Stictotarsus duodecimpustulatus 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. Stictotarsus duodecimpustulatus faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water pollution in its limited aquatic environments. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, with agricultural runoff and urban development posing immediate risks to water quality in its breeding sites.
Where does Stictotarsus duodecimpustulatus live?
Stictotarsus duodecimpustulatus occurs in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, and Ireland (plus 10 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 Stictotarsus duodecimpustulatus?
The main threats to Stictotarsus duodecimpustulatus 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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