taggig svartbagge
Eledonoprius armatus
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Coleoptera
Family
Tenebrionidae
Genus
Eledonoprius
taggig svartbagge belongs to the family Tenebrionidae, order Coleoptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Eledonoprius armatus faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat destruction from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' dependence on old-growth forest ecosystems makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities and forest fragmentation, while its specialized ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to modified landscapes.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species inhabits mature deciduous and mixed forests, particularly favoring old-growth woodland areas with abundant dead wood and decaying organic matter. It is typically found in forest ecosystems with well-developed canopy structure and rich understory vegetation.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Eledonoprius armatus faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat destruction from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' dependence on old-growth forest ecosystems makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities and forest fragmentation, while its specialized ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to modified landscapes.
Agricultural expansion
Deforestation and logging
Habitat fragmentation
Loss of old-growth forests
Limited dispersal ability
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). taggig svartbagge (Eledonoprius armatus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/taggig-svartbagge