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water-meadow grasshopper

Chorthippus montanus

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Orthoptera (Orthoptera)

Species

Chorthippus montanus (water-meadow grasshopper)

Names in Other Languages

French criquet palustre

German Sumpf-Grashüpfer

Similar Species in Chorthippus

bow-winged grasshopper

Chorthippus biguttulus

Least Concern

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Common Field Grasshopper

Eisentraut's Bow-winged Grasshopper

Chorthippus eisentrauti

Jutland Bow-winged Grasshopper

Chorthippus jutlandica

Least Concern

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lesser field grasshopper

Chorthippus mollis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of water-meadow grasshopper?

The scientific name of water-meadow grasshopper is Chorthippus montanus. It belongs to the genus Chorthippus.

What is the conservation status of water-meadow grasshopper?

water-meadow grasshopper (Chorthippus montanus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does water-meadow grasshopper live?

water-meadow grasshopper is found in Distributed across Belgium, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden.

What family does water-meadow grasshopper belong to?

water-meadow grasshopper (Chorthippus montanus) belongs to the genus Chorthippus, which is part of the taxonomic family Acrididae.

Is water-meadow grasshopper endangered?

Yes, water-meadow grasshopper (Chorthippus montanus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does water-meadow grasshopper belong to?

water-meadow grasshopper (Chorthippus montanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of water-meadow grasshopper?

The closest relatives of water-meadow grasshopper in the genus Chorthippus include Alpine Grasshopper, bow-winged grasshopper, Common Field Grasshopper, Corsican Grasshopper, Eisentraut's Bow-winged Grasshopper.