stor sandrovfluga
CR

stor sandrovfluga

Antipalus varipes

Unknown

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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.

The stor sandrovfluga (Antipalus varipes) faces severe population declines due to habitat destruction from coastal development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. Climate change-induced sea level rise and increased storm intensity threaten its specialized sandy coastal breeding sites, while pollution from agricultural runoff degrades the quality of remaining habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits sandy coastal areas, dunes, and adjacent agricultural margins along temperate coastlines. Requires specific microhabitat conditions including loose sandy substrates and sparse vegetation cover for breeding and foraging activities.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is stor sandrovfluga classified as Critically Endangered?
stor sandrovfluga 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. The stor sandrovfluga (Antipalus varipes) faces severe population declines due to habitat destruction from coastal development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. Climate change-induced sea level rise and increased storm intensity threaten its specialized sandy coastal breeding sites, while pollution from agricultural runoff degrades the quality of remaining habitats.
Where does stor sandrovfluga live?
stor sandrovfluga occurs in Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, and Finland (plus 13 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 stor sandrovfluga?
The main threats to stor sandrovfluga 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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