VU

Weevil

Tropiphorus obtusus

Unknown

Overview

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

Tropiphorus obtusus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized montane environments, where agricultural expansion and infrastructure development fragment its limited range. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures alter the cool, moist conditions this weevil requires, potentially forcing populations to higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat. The species' apparent narrow ecological requirements and restricted distribution make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This weevil inhabits montane forests and alpine meadows, typically found in cool, moist environments at higher elevations. It appears to be associated with specific host plants in these specialized mountain ecosystems, requiring particular microclimatic conditions for survival and reproduction.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Weevil classified as Vulnerable?
Weevil 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. Tropiphorus obtusus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized montane environments, where agricultural expansion and infrastructure development fragment its limited range. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures alter the cool, moist conditions this weevil requires, potentially forcing populations to higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat. The species' apparent narrow ecological requirements and restricted distribution make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.
Where does Weevil live?
Weevil occurs in Austria, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, and France (plus 12 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 Weevil?
The main threats to Weevil 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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