Species

BackLeiostyla vermiculosa Morelet, 1860

Leiostyla vermiculosa Morelet, 1860

  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum:
  • Class: Mollusca
  • Order: Gastropoda
  • Family: Lauriidae
DD Data Deficient
IUCN Red List Status:

Countries of Occurrence:
Portugal - Azores

Archipelago(s):
Azores

Assessor/s:
Frias Martins, A.

Reviewer/s:
Neubert, E., Cuttelod, A. & Nichols, C.

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Assessment Rationale:

This species is endemic to three islands of the Azores (Extent of occurrence = 25,000 km²), where it is uncommon. Little is known about Leiostyla vermiculosa, and its taxonomy is uncertain, therefore it is assessed as Data Deficient (DD).

Geographic Range:

This species is found on São Miguel, Terceira and São Jorge islands, Azores.

Regions:
Portugal - Azores
Extent of Occurrence (EOO):
25000 (km2)
Area of Occupancy (AOO):
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Elevation Lower Limit:
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Elevation Upper Limit:
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Biogeographic Realms:
Palearctic
Presence:
Extant
Origin:
Endemic Azores
Seasonality:
Resident

Population:

Leiostyla vermiculosa is an uncommon species, found in forests.

Habitat and Ecology

Leiostyla vermiculosa lives in forested habitats.

Major Threat(s):

The threats to this species are unknown.

Conservation Actions

There is a lack of information regarding this species. Research is needed relating to its taxonomy, population and threats.