Yellow Pogonus
Pogonus luridipennis
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Coleoptera
Family
Carabidae
Genus
Pogonus
Yellow Pogonus belongs to the family Carabidae, order Coleoptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Yellow Pogonus faces severe threats from coastal habitat destruction and degradation due to urban development, industrial activities, and sea level rise affecting its specialized saltmarsh and mudflat environments. The species' restricted distribution and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance in coastal areas.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits coastal saltmarshes, mudflats, and sandy shores along marine coastlines, typically in areas with sparse vegetation and saline or brackish conditions. The species is particularly associated with the upper intertidal zone where it can be found under debris, stones, and in crevices near the high tide line.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Yellow Pogonus faces severe threats from coastal habitat destruction and degradation due to urban development, industrial activities, and sea level rise affecting its specialized saltmarsh and mudflat environments. The species' restricted distribution and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance in coastal areas.
Coastal development and urbanization
Habitat degradation from pollution
Sea level rise and coastal erosion
Agricultural conversion of coastal areas
Disturbance from recreational activities
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Yellow Pogonus (Pogonus luridipennis). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/yellow-pogonus