Assessment Rationale:

This species is endemic to the island of Gran Canaria. This species is recorded from seven locations and eight sites, the extent of occurrence is 250 km2, however, the area of occupancy is quite limited to32 km2. The distribution area of the species is severely fragmented. The threats known affect significant parts of the population, and further land-use will result in a serious decline of habitat quality and quantity. This species is assessed as Endangered (EN) under Criterion B.

Geographic Range:

This species is endemic to the northern part of the island of Gran Canaria. This species is recorded from seven locations and eight sites. The sites are highly isolated, the distribution area is severely fragmented.

Population:

There are no data on the population size or trend.

Habitat and Ecology

This species lives in the dry temperate shrub vegetation (Piso basal).

Major Threat(s):

The distribution area of this species is a target for ongoing urbanisation, increasing tourism activities, and agriculture. Destruction of single sites is very likely.

Conservation Actions

A few of the subpopulations are under local conservation schemes. Monitoring of the isolated sites is recommended.