Amara strenua
CR

Amara strenua

Local name: Vadehavsovalløber

Unknown

Photo: Photo: (c) Ties Kemme, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ties Kemme

Overview

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

Vadehavsovalløber (Amara strenua) faces severe threats from habitat loss and degradation of coastal wetland ecosystems. Climate change-induced sea level rise and increased storm intensity threaten the specialized tidal marsh habitats this species depends on, while agricultural intensification and coastal development further fragment remaining suitable areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This ground beetle species inhabits salt marshes, tidal mudflats, and coastal wetlands along the Wadden Sea region. It requires specific microhabitats within these coastal ecosystems, including areas with appropriate salinity levels and vegetation structure typical of maritime grasslands and marsh edges.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Vadehavsovalløber classified as Critically Endangered?
Vadehavsovalløber 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. Vadehavsovalløber (Amara strenua) faces severe threats from habitat loss and degradation of coastal wetland ecosystems. Climate change-induced sea level rise and increased storm intensity threaten the specialized tidal marsh habitats this species depends on, while agricultural intensification and coastal development further fragment remaining suitable areas.
Where does Vadehavsovalløber live?
Vadehavsovalløber 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 Vadehavsovalløber?
The main threats to Vadehavsovalløber 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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