Assessment Rationale:

his species is endemic to the island of Tenerife and lives on the northern slopes of the Anaga Mountains. There are currently no threats known to this species, but the increasing urbanisation and its effect on the species should be monitored. However, this species is relatively widespread, and it is therefore considered to be Least Concern (LC).

Geographic Range:

This species is endemic to the island of Tenerife and lives on the northern slopes of the Anaga Mountains. This species is recorded from 6 locations and 11 sites.

Population:

The size and trend within the subpopulations are stable.

Habitat and Ecology

This species lives in the dry temperate shrub vegetation (Piso basal), exceptionally in pine forests.

Major Threat(s):

Potential threats to this species are destruction of the habitat by the increase of the urban area of Bajamar and subsequent road construction.

Conservation Actions

The eastern subpopulations are under local conservation schemes.