Seychellesia longicercata
| Kingdom |
Phylum |
Class |
Order |
Family |
| ANIMALIA |
ARTHROPODA |
INSECTA |
ORTHOPTERA |
GRYLLIDAE |
| Scientific Name: |
Seychellesia longicercata |
| Species Authority: |
Bolivar, 1912 |
Assessment Information
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| Red List Category & Criteria: |
Endangered
B1ab(i,ii,iii)+2ab(i,ii,iii)
ver 3.1
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| Year Published: |
2012 |
| Assessor/s: |
Gerlach, J. |
| Reviewer/s: |
Hochkirch, A. & Odé, B. |
| Contributor/s: |
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Justification:
This is a restricted range species (area of occupancy 200 km²) present in deteriorating habitats.
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Geographic Range
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| Range Description: |
The species is endemic to the granitic islands of Seychelles (Mahé, Silhouette, Praslin, Marianne and possibly Fregate islands). |
| Countries: |
Native: Seychelles (Seychelles (main island group)) |
| Range Map: |
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Population
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| Population: |
There is no information available on population size or trends.
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| Population Trend: |
Unknown
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Habitat and Ecology
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| Habitat and Ecology: |
A woodland species found on palm leaves and on boulders.
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| Systems: |
Terrestrial |
| Major Threat(s): |
The woodland habitats are deteriorating due to invasion by alien plants (especially Cinnamomum verum and Psidium cattleianum).
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Conservation Actions
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| Conservation Actions: |
Present in the Morne Seychellois, Silhouette and Praslin National Parks.
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