VU

Bagous elegans

Local name: Stråmand

Unknown

Overview

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

Bagous elegans faces significant pressure from wetland habitat degradation and loss across its European range. Agricultural intensification and urban development have reduced the availability of suitable aquatic plant communities that this weevil depends on for reproduction. Water pollution and eutrophication alter the chemical composition of freshwater habitats, potentially affecting both the weevil and its host plants.

Threat summary

Habitat

This aquatic weevil inhabits freshwater wetlands, ponds, and slow-moving streams with abundant emergent and submerged vegetation. The species is particularly associated with areas containing its host plants, typically aquatic macrophytes in clean, well-oxygenated water bodies.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Stråmand classified as Vulnerable?
Stråmand 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. Bagous elegans faces significant pressure from wetland habitat degradation and loss across its European range. Agricultural intensification and urban development have reduced the availability of suitable aquatic plant communities that this weevil depends on for reproduction. Water pollution and eutrophication alter the chemical composition of freshwater habitats, potentially affecting both the weevil and its host plants.
Where does Stråmand live?
Stråmand occurs in Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Netherlands, and Poland (plus 2 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 Stråmand?
The main threats to Stråmand 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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