Brachyderes lusitanicus
VU

Brachyderes lusitanicus

Local name: vitfläckig gråvivel

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.

Brachyderes lusitanicus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its Mediterranean coastal range, particularly through urban development and tourism infrastructure expansion along Portuguese and Spanish coastlines. Agricultural intensification and the conversion of traditional low-intensity farming systems to modern monocultures have eliminated many of the species' preferred microhabitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through increased drought frequency and altered precipitation patterns in its already water-limited environment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This weevil species inhabits Mediterranean scrubland, coastal dunes, and areas with sparse vegetation along the Iberian Peninsula. It is typically found in sandy or rocky soils with low-growing shrubs and herbaceous plants, often in proximity to coastal environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is vitfläckig gråvivel classified as Vulnerable?
vitfläckig gråvivel 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. Brachyderes lusitanicus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its Mediterranean coastal range, particularly through urban development and tourism infrastructure expansion along Portuguese and Spanish coastlines. Agricultural intensification and the conversion of traditional low-intensity farming systems to modern monocultures have eliminated many of the species' preferred microhabitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through increased drought frequency and altered precipitation patterns in its already water-limited environment.
Where does vitfläckig gråvivel live?
vitfläckig gråvivel occurs in Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, and Netherlands (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 vitfläckig gråvivel?
The main threats to vitfläckig gråvivel 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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