Amara tricuspidata
CR

Amara tricuspidata

Unknown

Photo: Photo: Edmund Reitter via Wikimedia Commons Public domain

Overview

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

Zwarte drietandglimmer (Amara tricuspidata) faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its range. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in soil structure and moisture regimes that affect its ground-dwelling lifestyle and prey availability.

Threat summary

Habitat

This ground beetle species inhabits sandy soils in coastal dunes, heathlands, and open grasslands with sparse vegetation. It requires well-drained sandy substrates with specific moisture conditions and is typically found in areas with low vegetation cover where it can hunt for small invertebrate prey.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Amara tricuspidata classified as Critically Endangered?
Amara tricuspidata 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. Zwarte drietandglimmer (Amara tricuspidata) faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its range. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in soil structure and moisture regimes that affect its ground-dwelling lifestyle and prey availability.
Where does Amara tricuspidata live?
Amara tricuspidata 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 Amara tricuspidata?
The main threats to Amara tricuspidata 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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