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.