IUCN SSC Atlantic Island Invertebrates Specialist Group

Three Azorean insect species are listed in Green List

Segunda, 28 de Outubro de 2024

On October 28, the Green List statuses for two endemic beetle species from the Azores — Pseudanchomenes aptinoides, endemic to Pico Island, and Tarphius floresensis, endemic to Flores Island — were officially published. This publication marks a milestone for the conservation of Azorean species and symbolizes the IUCN's ongoing commitment to protecting island biodiversity.

 Pseudanchomenus aptinoides

https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/97117836/99166554#green-assessment-information

Borges, P.A.V. 2022. Pseudanchomenus aptinoides (Green Status assessment). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2022: e.T97117836A9711783620242.

 

Tarphius floresensis

https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/112215110/112215127#green-assessment-information

Borges, P.A.V. 2024. Tarphius floresensis (Green Status assessment). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2024: e.T112215110A11221511020242.

Trechus terrabravensis

https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/97126159/99166599#green-assessment-information

Borges, P.A.V. 2022. Trechus terrabravensis (Green Status assessment). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2022: e.T97126159A9712615920242.

 

 

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