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Western Saddle Bush-cricket

Ephippiger diurnus

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found in Belgium. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇧🇪 Belgium

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class
Insecta (Insekten)
Order
Orthoptera (Heuschrecken)
Family
Tettigoniidae
Genus
Ephippiger
Species
Ephippiger diurnus (Western Saddle Bush-cricket)

Names in Other Languages

French Ephippigère des vignes

Similar Species in Ephippiger

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Balkan-Sattelschrecke
Ephippiger discoidalis
Least Concern
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Provence-Sattelschrecke
Ephippiger provincialis
Vulnerable
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Steppen-Sattelschrecke
Ephippiger ephippiger
Near Threatened
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Strauch-Sattelschrecke
Ephippiger persicarius
Least Concern
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Südalpen-Sattelschrecke
Ephippiger terrestris
Least Concern
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Apennine Saddle Bush-cricket
Ephippiger perforatus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Saddle Bush-cricket?
The scientific name of Western Saddle Bush-cricket is Ephippiger diurnus. It belongs to the genus Ephippiger.
What is the conservation status of Western Saddle Bush-cricket?
Western Saddle Bush-cricket (Ephippiger diurnus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Western Saddle Bush-cricket live?
Western Saddle Bush-cricket is found in Found in Belgium. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium.
What family does Western Saddle Bush-cricket belong to?
Western Saddle Bush-cricket (Ephippiger diurnus) belongs to the genus Ephippiger, which is part of the taxonomic family Tettigoniidae.
Is Western Saddle Bush-cricket endangered?
Yes, Western Saddle Bush-cricket (Ephippiger diurnus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Western Saddle Bush-cricket belong to?
Western Saddle Bush-cricket (Ephippiger diurnus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Western Saddle Bush-cricket?
The closest relatives of Western Saddle Bush-cricket in the genus Ephippiger include Balkan-Sattelschrecke, Provence-Sattelschrecke, Steppen-Sattelschrecke, Strauch-Sattelschrecke, Südalpen-Sattelschrecke.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Ephippiger — 7 Species

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Balkan-Sattelschrecke
Ephippiger discoidalis
LC 🐾
Provence-Sattelschrecke
Ephippiger provincialis
VU 🐾
Steppen-Sattelschrecke
Ephippiger ephippiger
NT 🐾
Strauch-Sattelschrecke
Ephippiger persicarius
LC 🐾
Südalpen-Sattelschrecke
Ephippiger terrestris
LC
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Western Saddle Bush-cricket
Ephippiger diurnus
EN
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Apennine Saddle Bush-cricket
Ephippiger perforatus
LC
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