VU

Thinophilus flavipalpis

Local name: vaalealätkäkiiluri

Unknown

Overview

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

Thinophilus flavipalpis faces significant pressure from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along its specialized sandy beach habitats. Climate change-induced sea level rise and increased storm intensity threaten to reduce and fragment the narrow coastal zones where this species breeds and feeds. Agricultural runoff and coastal pollution further degrade the quality of its marine-terrestrial interface habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits sandy coastal beaches and dunes along marine shorelines, particularly favoring areas where fresh water meets saltwater environments. It requires undisturbed sandy substrates with specific moisture and salinity conditions for successful reproduction and larval development.

Other threatened species in Dolichopodidae

EN

Dolichopus notatus

Unknown
Chrysotus cupreusCR

Chrysotus cupreus

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VU

narulukkokiiluri

Syntormon filiger

Unknown
Muscidideicus praetextatusCR

Muscidideicus praetextatus

Unknown

Threatened in Åland Islands

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

Declining
Scarce BlackneckCR

Scarce Blackneck

Lygephila craccae

Unknown
EN

knopphodeedderkopp

Walckenaeria nodosa

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is vaalealätkäkiiluri classified as Vulnerable?
vaalealätkäkiiluri 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. Thinophilus flavipalpis faces significant pressure from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along its specialized sandy beach habitats. Climate change-induced sea level rise and increased storm intensity threaten to reduce and fragment the narrow coastal zones where this species breeds and feeds. Agricultural runoff and coastal pollution further degrade the quality of its marine-terrestrial interface habitat.
Where does vaalealätkäkiiluri live?
vaalealätkäkiiluri occurs in Åland Islands, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, and Mongolia (plus 5 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 vaalealätkäkiiluri?
The main threats to vaalealätkäkiiluri 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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