VU

Trug-Schilfspornzikade

Chloriona unicolor

Unknown

Overview

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

Chloriona unicolor faces severe habitat degradation due to intensive agricultural practices and wetland drainage across its European range. The species' specialized dependence on specific reed and sedge communities makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in water management and agricultural intensification. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the hydrology of its preferred wetland habitats, potentially disrupting the delicate moisture conditions required for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized planthopper inhabits wet meadows, reed beds, and sedge marshes, particularly those dominated by Carex species and other moisture-loving grasses. It requires specific microhabitat conditions with consistent soil moisture and dense vegetation structure typical of traditional European wetland margins.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Trug-Schilfspornzikade classified as Vulnerable?
Trug-Schilfspornzikade 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. Chloriona unicolor faces severe habitat degradation due to intensive agricultural practices and wetland drainage across its European range. The species' specialized dependence on specific reed and sedge communities makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in water management and agricultural intensification. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the hydrology of its preferred wetland habitats, potentially disrupting the delicate moisture conditions required for its survival.
Where does Trug-Schilfspornzikade live?
Trug-Schilfspornzikade occurs in Algeria, Austria, Belgium, China, Czechia, and Finland (plus 35 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 Trug-Schilfspornzikade?
The main threats to Trug-Schilfspornzikade 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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