Cardiophorus gramineus
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Cardiophorus gramineus

Local name: Taupin porte-coeur dépassé

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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.

Cardiophorus gramineus faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat destruction from agricultural intensification and urban development across its range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to landscape fragmentation, while climate change is altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This click beetle species inhabits natural and semi-natural grasslands, meadows, and pastures with specific soil moisture requirements. It is typically found in areas with dense grass cover and organic-rich soils that support its larval development.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Taupin porte-coeur dépassé classified as Critically Endangered?
Taupin porte-coeur dépassé 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. Cardiophorus gramineus faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat destruction from agricultural intensification and urban development across its range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to landscape fragmentation, while climate change is altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for its survival.
Where does Taupin porte-coeur dépassé live?
Taupin porte-coeur dépassé 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 Taupin porte-coeur dépassé?
The main threats to Taupin porte-coeur dépassé 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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