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Gemeiner Moderkäfer

Corticaria elongata

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (30 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (Tier)

Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)

Insecta (Insekten)

Coleoptera (Käfer)

Species

Corticaria elongata (Gemeiner Moderkäfer)

Names in Other Languages

German Gemeiner Moderkäfer

Similar Species in Corticaria

Corticaria longicollis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gemeiner Moderkäfer?

The scientific name of Gemeiner Moderkäfer is Corticaria elongata. It belongs to the genus Corticaria.

What is the conservation status of Gemeiner Moderkäfer?

Gemeiner Moderkäfer (Corticaria elongata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Gemeiner Moderkäfer live?

Gemeiner Moderkäfer is found in Found across Europe (30 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland.

What family does Gemeiner Moderkäfer belong to?

Gemeiner Moderkäfer (Corticaria elongata) belongs to the genus Corticaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Latridiidae.

Is Gemeiner Moderkäfer endangered?

No, Gemeiner Moderkäfer (Corticaria elongata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Gemeiner Moderkäfer belong to?

Gemeiner Moderkäfer (Corticaria elongata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Gemeiner Moderkäfer?

The closest relatives of Gemeiner Moderkäfer in the genus Corticaria include Beetle.

Native Range — 32 Countries

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Genus Corticaria — 2 Species

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Gemeiner Moderkäfer

Corticaria elongata

LC

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Corticaria longicollis

Data verified März 2026

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