Aelia rostrata
CR

Aelia rostrata

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.

Aelia rostrata faces severe population declines due to intensive agricultural practices and widespread habitat loss across its range. The species' specialized feeding requirements and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to landscape fragmentation and pesticide use in agricultural areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

Natural and semi-natural grasslands, meadows, and extensively managed agricultural areas with diverse herbaceous vegetation. The species particularly favors areas with abundant umbelliferous plants and other flowering herbs that serve as both feeding and breeding sites.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Aelia rostrata classified as Critically Endangered?
Aelia rostrata 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. Aelia rostrata faces severe population declines due to intensive agricultural practices and widespread habitat loss across its range. The species' specialized feeding requirements and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to landscape fragmentation and pesticide use in agricultural areas.
Where does Aelia rostrata live?
Aelia rostrata 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 Aelia rostrata?
The main threats to Aelia rostrata 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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