MAIIS GROUP

Assessor/s:
Frias Martins, A.

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

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Facilitators / Compilers/s:

Assessment Rationale:

This species is endemic to Santa Maria island, Azores (Extent of occurrence = 97 km²). It is widespread on this island, found in several habitat types, and faces no major threats, therefore it is considered as Least Concern (LC).

Geographic Range:

This species is oly found on Santa Maria island, Azores.

Regions:
Portugal - Azores

Extent of Occurrence (EOO):
97 (km²)

Area of Occupancy (AOO):
(km²)

Elevation Lower Limit:
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Elevation Upper Limit:
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Biogeographic Realms:
Palearctic

Presence:
Extant

Origin:
Endemic Azores

Seasonality:
Resident

Population:

Napaeus hartungi is very common throughout Santa Maria island, from near the sea to the highest mountain.

Habitat and Ecology

Napaeus hartungi is associated with dry habitats, underneath heaps of rocks and stone walls. It is also found in wooded areas, under decaying logs, the shell frequently covered with mud.

Major Threat(s):

There are no threats to this species foreseen due to the wide range of habitats it is found in.

Conservation Actions

No conservation measures are needed.

MAIISG

IUCN SSC Mid-Atlantic Island Invertebrates Specialist Group

Species

Napaeus hartungi (Morelet & Drouët, 1857)

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Geographic Range:

Population:

Habitat and Ecology

Major Threat(s):

Conservation Actions