Urskovsspidshale
CR

Urskovsspidshale

Scraptia fuscula

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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.

Scraptia fuscula faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from deforestation and agricultural conversion of its specialized woodland environments. The species' dependence on dead wood and fungal associations makes it particularly vulnerable to forest management practices that remove decaying timber, while its limited dispersal ability restricts recolonization of degraded areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

Mature deciduous and mixed woodlands with abundant dead wood, fallen logs, and fungal growth, particularly in areas with oak, beech, and other broadleaf trees. The species requires microhabitats with decaying timber and associated fungal communities that support its larval development.

Other threatened species in Scraptiidae

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Anaspis ruficollis

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Urskovsspidshale classified as Critically Endangered?
Urskovsspidshale 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. Scraptia fuscula faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from deforestation and agricultural conversion of its specialized woodland environments. The species' dependence on dead wood and fungal associations makes it particularly vulnerable to forest management practices that remove decaying timber, while its limited dispersal ability restricts recolonization of degraded areas.
Where does Urskovsspidshale live?
Urskovsspidshale 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 Urskovsspidshale?
The main threats to Urskovsspidshale 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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