VU

Xenylla tullbergi

Unknown

Overview

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

Xenylla tullbergi faces significant threats from habitat degradation and fragmentation of its specialized soil microhabitats. Urban development and agricultural intensification have reduced the availability of suitable organic-rich soils where this springtail species can maintain viable populations. Climate change poses additional risks through altered soil moisture regimes and temperature fluctuations that affect the delicate microenvironments this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Xenylla tullbergi inhabits specialized soil microenvironments, particularly organic-rich leaf litter and humus layers in temperate forest ecosystems. This springtail species requires stable moisture conditions and specific soil chemistry found in undisturbed woodland soils and forest floor communities.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Xenylla tullbergi classified as Vulnerable?
Xenylla tullbergi 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. Xenylla tullbergi faces significant threats from habitat degradation and fragmentation of its specialized soil microhabitats. Urban development and agricultural intensification have reduced the availability of suitable organic-rich soils where this springtail species can maintain viable populations. Climate change poses additional risks through altered soil moisture regimes and temperature fluctuations that affect the delicate microenvironments this species requires.
Where does Xenylla tullbergi live?
Xenylla tullbergi occurs in Andorra, Belgium, Estonia, Finland, France, and Germany (plus 11 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 Xenylla tullbergi?
The main threats to Xenylla tullbergi 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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