AIIS GROUP

Assessor/s:
Frias Martins, A.

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

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Assessment Rationale:

This species is found on six islands in the Azores; São Miguel, Terceira, São Jorge, Graciosa, Pico and Faial (Extent of occurrence = 60000 km²). It is adapted to several habitats and faces no major threats, therefore it is considered as Least Concern (LC).

Geographic Range:

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

Regions:
Portugal - Azores

Extent of Occurrence (EOO):
60000 (km²)

Area of Occupancy (AOO):
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Biogeographic Realms:
Palearctic

Presence:
Extant

Origin:
Endemic Azores

Seasonality:
Resident

Population:

Napaeus delibutus is abundant throughout the islands São Miguel, Terceira, São Jorge, Graciosa, Pico and Faial, from near the sea level to the endemic forest.

Habitat and Ecology

Napaeus delibutus prefers wooded areas, where it can be found under rocks, decaying wood and amidst clumps of dried vegetation. The juveniles, and sometimes the adults, can be found climbing up the branches and leaves. It is also found in dry environments, under heaps of rocks and on stone walls.

Major Threat(s):

This species is adaptable to different habitats; therefore no threats are foreseen.

Conservation Actions

No conservation measures are needed.

Species

Napaeus delibutus (Morelet & Drouët, 1857)

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