Countries of Occurrence:
Spain - Canaries
Archipelago(s):
Canaries
Assessor/s:
Groh, K. & Neubert, E.
Reviewer/s:
Temple, H.J. & Cuttelod, A.
Contributor/s:
Facilitators / Compilers/s:
There are two known locations and the area of occupancy is smaller than 10 km2. There are no population or threat data available, and more research on population trends and on distribution range is needed. It seems to be a rare species with a restricted range, and therefore it is assessed as Near Threatened (NT). If data were available indicating a continuing decline in population size, distribution or habitat quality, this species would qualify as Endangered under Criterion B.
This species is endemic to the island of La Gomera, where it is known from Hermigua and Mancha Yerba.
There are no population data available.
This species lives in the dry temperate shrub vegetation (Piso basal).
There are no threats to this species known because of general lack of information about this species.
There is no conservation action in place for this species. More research on population trends and on distribution range is needed.