ENEndangered
Ironclad Beetle
Tarphius furtadoi
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
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Other threatened species in ZOPHERIDAE
Threatened in Portugal
Frequently asked questions
Why is Ironclad Beetle classified as Endangered?
Ironclad Beetle is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Ironclad Beetle live?
Ironclad Beetle occurs in Portugal. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ironclad Beetle?
The main threats to Ironclad Beetle are 11.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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