Agonum ericeti
CR

Agonum ericeti

Local name: Tvegrubet slankløber

Unknown

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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.

Tvegrubet slankløber faces severe threats from habitat loss due to agricultural intensification and urban development, which has fragmented and destroyed much of its specialized heathland habitat. Climate change and altered fire regimes further threaten the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This ground beetle species inhabits open heathlands, moorlands, and sandy areas with sparse vegetation, particularly favoring areas with Calluna heather and other ericaceous plants. It requires well-drained, acidic soils and open microhabitats created by natural disturbances or traditional management practices.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tvegrubet slankløber classified as Critically Endangered?
Tvegrubet slankløber 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. Tvegrubet slankløber faces severe threats from habitat loss due to agricultural intensification and urban development, which has fragmented and destroyed much of its specialized heathland habitat. Climate change and altered fire regimes further threaten the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires for survival.
Where does Tvegrubet slankløber live?
Tvegrubet slankløber 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 Tvegrubet slankløber?
The main threats to Tvegrubet slankløber 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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