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Coptodon snyderae [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Coptodon snyderae Coptodon snyderae is a critically endangered species of fish in the cichlid family. It is endemic to Lake Bermin in Cameroon. It is threatened by pollution and sedimentation from human activities, and potentially also by large emissions of carbon dioxide (CO) from the lake's bottom (compare Lake Nyos), although Bermin is too shallow to contain very high amounts of this gas.

- "Coptodon imbriferna" - "Coptodon ismailiaensis" - "Coptodon konkourensis" - "Coptodon kottae" - "Coptodon louka" - "Coptodon margaritacea" - "Coptodon nigrans" - "Coptodon nyongana" - "Coptodon rendalli" (Redbreast tilapia) - "Coptodon rheophila" - "Coptodon snyderae" - "Coptodon spongotroktis" - "Coptodon tholloni" - "Coptodon thysi" - "Coptodon walteri" - "Coptodon zillii" (

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Coptodon spongotroktis [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Coptodon spongotroktis Coptodon spongotroktis is a critically endangered species of fish in the cichlid family. It is endemic to Lake Bermin in Cameroon. It is threatened by pollution and sedimentation from human activities, and potentially also by large emissions of carbon dioxide (CO) from the lake's bottom (compare Lake Nyos), although Bermin is too shallow to contain very high amounts of this gas.

- "Coptodon imbriferna" - "Coptodon ismailiaensis" - "Coptodon konkourensis" - "Coptodon kottae" - "Coptodon louka" - "Coptodon margaritacea" - "Coptodon nigrans" - "Coptodon nyongana" - "Coptodon rendalli" (Redbreast tilapia) - "Coptodon rheophila" - "Coptodon snyderae" - "Coptodon spongotroktis" - "Coptodon tholloni" - "Coptodon thysi" - "Coptodon walteri" - "Coptodon zillii" (

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Coptodon thysi [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Coptodon thysi Coptodon thysi is a critically endangered species of fish in the cichlid family. It is endemic to Lake Bermin in Cameroon. It is threatened by pollution and sedimentation from human activities, and potentially also by large emissions of carbon dioxide (CO) from the lake's bottom (compare Lake Nyos), although Bermin is too shallow to contain very high amounts of this gas.

- "Coptodon imbriferna" - "Coptodon ismailiaensis" - "Coptodon konkourensis" - "Coptodon kottae" - "Coptodon louka" - "Coptodon margaritacea" - "Coptodon nigrans" - "Coptodon nyongana" - "Coptodon rendalli" (Redbreast tilapia) - "Coptodon rheophila" - "Coptodon snyderae" - "Coptodon spongotroktis" - "Coptodon tholloni" - "Coptodon thysi" - "Coptodon walteri" - "Coptodon zillii" (

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Cordia rupicola [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Cordia rupicola Cordia rupicola, commonly known as the Puerto Rico manjack, is a critically endangered species of flowering shrub in the borage family, Boraginaceae, that is native to the islands of Puerto Rico and Anegada. Taxonomy. "Cordia rupicola" is one of the more than 250 species in the genus "Cordia". As of 1982, 17 species of "Cordia" have been described from Puerto Rico. Of these 15 are considered native; the remaining two are introduced. The species was discovered by

Cordia roraimae" - "Cordia rosei" - "Cordia rotata" - "Cordia rubescens" - "Cordia rufescens" - "Cordia rupicola" - "Cordia rusbyi" - "Cordia saccellia" - "Cordia sagotii" - "Cordia salvadorensis" - "Cordia salviifolia" - "Cordia sangrinaria" - "Cordia sauvallei" - "Cordia scaberrima" - "Cordia scabra" - "Cordia scabrifolia" - "Cordia schatziana"

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Corsican brook salamander [SEP] IUCN conservation status

lays about 30 large, yolky eggs, which are deposited in crevices and under stones, and she guards them until they hatch about 50 days later. The larvae (tadpoles) take about 9 months before they undergo metamorphosis and develop into juveniles. Status. The Corsican brook salamander is listed as being of "least concern" in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, because, although it has a very limited range, it is common in suitable habitats within that range and the population is not believed to be

Corsican brook salamander The Corsican brook salamander or Corsican mountain newt (Euproctus montanus) is a species of salamander in the family Salamandridae. It is endemic to Corsica, an island in the Mediterranean Sea. The Corsican brook salamander is found primarily in rocky streams, springs, and rivers in forest and maquis at altitudes of over 600 m. Description. The Corsican brook salamander is smaller than other closely related species, such as the Sardinian brook salamander ("Euproctus platycephalus") and can grow to around in length

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Cottus girardi [SEP] IUCN conservation status

live in streams with faster currents. "C. girardi" juveniles tend to live in streams with minimal current. Behavior. The sculpin is a carnivore. It consumes copepods, mayflies nymphs and chironomids. "Cottus girardi" also occasionally consumes other species of fish. The fish reproduces through spawning. They are believed to spawn in early spring or late winter. Conservation status. This sculpin is considered to be of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature because it has a large natural range

) - "Cottus chattahoochee" (Chattahoochee sculpin) - "Cottus cognatus" (Slimy sculpin) - "Cottus confusus" (Shorthead sculpin) - "Cottus czerskii" (Cherskii's sculpin) - "Cottus duranii" - "Cottus dzungaricus" - "Cottus echinatus" (Utah Lake sculpin) - "Cottus extensus" (Bear Lake sculpin) - "Cottus girardi" (Potomac sculpin) - "Cottus gobio" (European bullhead) - "Cottus

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Ctenitis squamigera [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Ctenitis squamigera Ctenitis squamigera, commonly known as the Pacific lacefern or pauoa, is a critically endangered species of fern found only on the islands of Hawaii. In 2003 there were at least 183 individuals remaining, divided among 23 populations. Several populations consist of only one to four plants. Threats to the species include the degradation of the Hawaiian forests by Axis deer, Mouflon sheep, feral pigs and goats, and invasive plant species such as Santa Barbara daisy and guava. This fern is a federally listed endangered species

Ctenitis Ctenitis is a genus of large ferns in the Dryopteridaceae. Selected species. - "Ctenitis squamigera" - "Ctenitis pallatangana" References. - World species list for "Ctenitis": http://homepages.caverock.net.nz/~bj/fern/ctenitis.htm

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Ctenophryne barbatula [SEP] IUCN conservation status

at around above sea level. Its diet consists of various arthropods; the composition suggests that it is a leaf litter frog. Despite occurring within a protected area, "Ctenophryne barbatula" is considered Endangered because of its small known range and habitat loss in the area.

. The snout is truncate. The eyes are relatively large. The supra-tympanic fold is moderate. Males have white spines in most parts of the body while females have spines only in the region of tympanum (tympanic annulus and tympanic membrane are absent). The dorsum and venter of preserved specimens are uniform brown and lack pattern; the color of live individuals is not known. The fingers and toes have rounded tips; the toes have basal webbing. Habitat and conservation. "Ctenophryne barbatula" inhabits forested areas

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Ctenosaura bakeri [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Ctenosaura bakeri Ctenosaura bakeri, also known as the Utila iguana, Baker's spinytail iguana, swamper or wishiwilly del suampo, is a critically endangered species of spinytail iguana endemic to the island of Utila, one of the Islas de la Bahía off the coast of Honduras. The Utila iguana is the only species of iguana and one of only two species of lizard to exclusively inhabit brackish mangrove swamps, forced there due to competition from larger species. It is the smallest of the three species of iguana found on Utila,

international attention by German herpetologist Dr. Gunther Köhler and his book "Reptiles of Central America". Although several zoos and wildlife associations have instituted programs for the iguanas on Utila, the species still finds itself threatened due to overhunting and may face more of a threat in the form of habitat loss. Extreme conservation efforts are in place to try to prevent this species from going extinct. Taxonomy. "Ctenosaura bakeri" was first described by Norwegian-born American zoologist Leonhard Stejneger in 1901, while working for the Smithsonian Institution

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Cuban crocodile [SEP] IUCN conservation status

In 2012, two Cuban crocodile hatchlings were born in conservation at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. This was the first time in 25 years that the Cuban crocodile had been successfully bred at this zoo. Conservation. The Cuban crocodile is a critically endangered species, listed on CITES appendix 1. Its restricted habitat and range make it very vulnerable. Humans have hunted this species to near extinction. Much research remains to be done on the remaining wild populations. The species is represented in captivity in Europe, the United

This species is also sometimes caught on squid jigs and in tuna gillnets. It is usually discarded due to its small size and low-quality meat. However, its oily liver is potentially valuable. No data is available on the population status of the crocodile shark, though it is probably declining from bycatch mortality. Coupled with its low reproductive rate, this has led the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to assessed it as Near Threatened. In June 2018 the New Zealand Department of Conservation classified the crocodile shark

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Cucurbita ecuadorensis [SEP] IUCN conservation status

used to breed resistance to several diseases into common squashes. For example, researchers at Cornell University used "Cucurbita ecuadorensis" to breed resistance to papaya ringspot virus, watermelon mosaic virus, and powdery mildew, into common "Cucurbita maxima" cultivars. "Cucurbita ecuadorensis" is listed on the IUCN Red List as vulnerable, and is found protected in the Machalilla National Park. External links. - Preserved specimen at the Field Museum of Natural History

Cucurbita ecuadorensis Cucurbita ecuadorensis is a species of squash, discovered in 1965 growing wild in Ecuador. Like most wild gourds and squashes, it is creeping vine and is often found climbing over other vegetation. It has been found only in the western provinces of Guayas and Manabi. There is evidence that it was domesticated in Ecuador around 10,000 years ago, likely for its seeds, but no direct records exist and it is no longer cultivated. It is resistant to many diseases of cultivated "Cucurbita" species, and has been

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Cyclura nubila caymanensis [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Cyclura nubila caymanensis The Lesser Caymans iguana ("Cyclura nubila caymanensis"), also known as the Cayman Brac iguana, Cayman Island brown iguana or Sister Isles iguana, is a critically endangered subspecies of the Cuban iguana ("Cyclura nubila"). It is native to two islands to the south of Cuba: Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, which are also known as the Sister Isles due to their similar shapes and close proximity to each other. This subspecies is in decline due to habitat encroachment by human development and

, formally described the Lesser Caymans iguana for the first time as a subspecies: "Cyclura macleayi caymanensis". In 1975 Albert Schwartz and Thomas established the trinomial nomenclature, "Cyclura nubila caymanensis" for the Lesser Cayman iguana. They maintained that this lizard was a subspecies of "Cyclura nubila", commonly known as the Cuban rock iguana (the population from which it evolved and can breed with if placed together under artificial conditions). Anatomy and morphology. The Lesser Caymans iguana, "Cyclura nubila caymanensis"

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Cyclura rileyi cristata [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Cyclura rileyi cristata Cyclura rileyi cristata, commonly known as the White Cay iguana or Sandy Cay rock iguana, is a critically endangered subspecies of lizard of the genus "Cyclura" native to a single cay in the Bahamas: White Cay (also known as Sandy Cay) located in the Southern Exumas. Taxonomy. The White Cay iguana is an endangered subspecies of lizard of the genus "Cyclura" from the family Iguanidae. First identified by Leonhard Hess Stejneger in 1902, and given subspecific status in 1920 by American

nubila" - Lesser Caymans iguana, "Cyclura nubila caymanensis" - Anegada ground iguana, "Cyclura pinguis" - Ricord's iguana, "Cyclura ricordi" - San Salvador iguana, "Cyclura rileyi" - White Cay iguana, "Cyclura rileyi cristata" - Acklins iguana, "Cyclura rileyi nuchalis" - Mona ground iguana, "Cyclura stejnegeri" Habitat. Rock iguanas most often inhabit subtropical areas of West Indian dry forest biomes characterized by eroded limestone and sparse vegetation ranging from

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D'Entrecasteaux Archipelago pogonomys [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Nature (IUCN) currently lists the D'Entrecasteaux Archipelago pogonomys as an endangered species due to the extent of occurrence being less than five thousand square kilometers, the presence of individuals in fewer than six locations, continuing deforestation in its habitat, and the decreasing population of mature individuals. It has been suspected, but not confirmed, that the species is tolerant of some disturbance to its habitat. Because the islands are being converted to grassland for subsistence farming, deforestation is a major threat to the population of the species. It is

The D'Entrecasteaux Archipelago pogonomys is endemic to Papua New Guinea, specifically the D'Entrecasteaux Archipelago. The species has been recorded on Fergusson Island, Goodenough Island, and Normanby Island. This species of pogonomys is terrestrial, with specimens collected at the "oak-rainforest transition" and climbing in vegetation close to a village. The population has been rarely collected, and there are few known specimens of the species; the population is believed, however, to be decreasing. Conservation status. The International Union for Conservation of

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Dalbergia nigra [SEP] IUCN conservation status

and distribution. "Dalbergia nigra" is endemic to Brazil, and native to the Bahia interior forests ecoregion. It is endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern Brazil, and only found in southern Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro states. It needs a habitat of wet and damp forest on rich soils to thrive. Conservational status. "Dalbergia nigra" is listed as vulnerable on the international IUCN Red List. The trees' regeneration rates among existing populations are poor

Dalbergia suaresensis Dalbergia suaresensis is a species of legume in the Fabaceae family, and is unique because it is only found in Madagascar. The plant's conservation status is listed as "endangered", and its continued existence on this planet is threatened by habitat loss. References. - Du Puy, D. 1998. Dalbergia suaresensis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 19 July 2007.

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Danube crested newt [SEP] IUCN conservation status

but in the water may also prey on tadpoles and smaller newts. Predators include herons and other birds, snakes such as the grass snake, and various carnivorous mammals. Threats and conservation. The population of the Danube crested newt has declined significantly, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as "near threatened". The main threat is habitat destruction by humans, especially through drainage, damming, or pollution. Hybridisation with other crested newt species and a loss of breeding ponds because of

Danube crested newt The Danube crested newt or Danube newt ("Triturus dobrogicus") is a species of newt found in central and eastern Europe, along the basin of the Danube river and some of its tributaries and in the Dnieper delta. It has a smaller and more slender body than the other crested newts in genus "Triturus" but like these, males develop a conspicuous jagged seam on back and tail during breeding season. For half of the year or longer, adults live in slow-flowing river margins

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Daphnia jollyi [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Daphnia jollyi Daphnia jollyi is a species of crustaceans in the genus "Daphnia". It is endemic to Western Australia, where it lives in shallow freshwater pools over granite bedrock. "Daphnia jollyi" is listed as a vulnerable species on the IUCN Red List.

Daphnia hispanica" - "Daphnia inca" - "Daphnia jollyi" - "Daphnia longicephala" * - "Daphnia magna" - "Daphnia magniceps" - "Daphnia mediterranea" - "Daphnia menucoensis" - "Daphnia nivalis" - "Daphnia ornithocephala" - "Daphnia paggii" - "Daphnia projecta" * - "Daphnia pusilla" - "Daphnia quadrangula" - "Daphnia queenslandensis" - "Daphnia salina" - "Daphnia semilumaris

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Denise's pygmy seahorse [SEP] IUCN conservation status

When fully grown, pups are expelled from the pocket and become autonomous. Conservation status. The species is relatively rare and only few data relating to the population as well as its actual distribution exist. Because of this lack of information and the rarity of the species, Denise's pygmy seahorse is currently classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN. Internationally, it is also listed in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) this means that it is on the

Denise's pygmy seahorse Hippocampus denise, also known as Denise's pygmy seahorse or the yellow pygmy seahorse, is a seahorse of the family Syngnathidae native to the western Pacific. Description. Denise's pygmy seahorse is a small fish which can reach a maximum length of approximately 2.4 cm, which makes it one of the smallest representatives of the seahorses. This pygmy seahorse has a short snout, slender body with a prehensile tail. Its body is either completely smooth or provided with some polyp-like tubercles,

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Dialium travancoricum [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Dialium travancoricum Dialium travancoricum is a critically endangered species of legume in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in Kerala India specifically around the Travancore range near Ponmudi and Ariankavu. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Dialium ovoideum" - "Dialium pachyphyllum" - "Dialium patens" - "Dialium pentandrum" - "Dialium platysepalum" - "Dialium pobeguinii" - "Dialium poggei" - "Dialium polyanthum" - "Dialium procerum" - "Dialium quinquepetalum" - "Dialium reygaertii" - "Dialium schlechteri" - "Dialium soyauxii" - "Dialium tessmannii" - "Dialium travancoricum" - "Dialium unifoliolatum" - "Dialium zenkeri"

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Dibbler [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Dibbler Dibbler is the common name for Parantechinus apicalis, an endangered species of marsupial. It is an inhabitant of the southwest mainland of Western Australia and some offshore islands. It is a member of the order Dasyuromorphia, and the only member of the genus, Parantechinus. The dibbler is a small, nocturnal carnivore with speckled fur that is white around the eyes. Description. The dibbler is 10–16 cm long with a 7.5-12.0 cm tail; it weighs 40-125g. The distinctive features

antechinus, and it has also been known as the speckled marsupial mouse. The online edition of "Mammal Species of the World" gave the name Southern dibbler in 2009. A species known as the Northern (or sandstone) dibbler, "Pseudantechinus bilarni", is found in the Northern Territory. This species has been distinguished by the name Southern dibbler, however this name is given in "The Mammals of Australia" (2008), the formative guide for Australian mammal nomenclature worldwide. Conservation status. The

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Dipterocarpus grandiflorus [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Dipterocarpus grandiflorus Dipterocarpus grandiflorus is a critically endangered common medium hardwood tree in South-East Asia and India. Its wood is used to produce good quality charcoal, paper pulp, and timber sold under the Keruing designation. Its gum is used locally as a waterproofing varnish. The tree itself is very useful for nitrogen fixing, erosion control, soil improvement, and watershed regulation. External links. - Entry in the World AgroForestryTree Database - "Dipterocarpaceae in Thailand: taxonomic and biogeographical analysis", Thailand's National

Dipterocarpus elongatus" - "Dipterocarpus eurynchus" - "Dipterocarpus fagineus" - "Dipterocarpus fusiformis" - "Dipterocarpus geniculatus" - "Dipterocarpus glabrigemmatus" - "Dipterocarpus glandulosus" - "Dipterocarpus globosus" - "Dipterocarpus gracilis" - "Dipterocarpus grandiflorus", the wood is sold as "keruing timber" - "Dipterocarpus hasseltii" - "Dipterocarpus hispidus" - "Dipterocarpus humeratus" - "Dipterocarpus indicus" - "Dipterocarpus insignis" - "

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Dipterocarpus kerrii [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Dipterocarpus kerrii Dipterocarpus kerrii is a critically endangered species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, native to India (Andaman Islands and Nicobar Islands), Indonesia (Kalimantan and Sumatra), peninsular Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. This species is locally common in lowland semi-evergreen and evergreen dipterocarp forest. It is cut for keruing timber and yields oil (commonly called the keruing oil) for the region. The species is named after the Irish botanist A.F.G. Kerr (1877-1942).

- Dipterocarpus confertus - Dipterocarpus conformis - Dipterocarpus coriaceus - Dipterocarpus cornutus - Dipterocarpus costulatus - Dipterocarpus crinitus - Dipterocarpus dyeri - Dipterocarpus elongatus - Dipterocarpus eurynchus - Dipterocarpus geniculatus - Dipterocarpus glabrigemmatus - Dipterocarpus globosus - Dipterocarpus gracilis - Dipterocarpus hasseltii - Dipterocarpus humeratus - Dipterocarpus kerrii - Dipterocarpus lamellatus - Dipterocarpus ochraceus - Dipterocarpus retusus - Dipterocarpus sarawakensis - Dipterocarpus semivestitus - Dipterocarpus validus - Dipterocarpus verrucosus - Nepenthes rajah - Rafflesia arnoldii

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Eastern freshwater cod [SEP] IUCN conservation status

endangered species of cod in 1984, and were declared a protected species in that year. Subsequent research confirmed this finding. While a high level of poaching is still taking place, legal protection has played a large role in finally allowing the species to commence a limited natural recovery. A restocking programme was undertaken by the government of New South Wales in 1984-1989, but was then closed and contracted to a private operation, which produced and stocked fingerlings until the late 1990s. The eastern freshwater cod stocking programme was suspended

on the Mann and Nymboida Rivers and their tributaries between August and October each year specifically to prevent this. Conservation status. Following heavy declines in numbers and distribution, the eastern freshwater cod is currently classified as endangered by the IUCN. Conservation status Population decline. Early records show that eastern freshwater cod were extremely abundant in the all parts of the Clarence River system at the time of European settlement. They were so abundant that they were caught "on demand" for diners at one riverside hotel, and were reportedly

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Echigo mole [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Echigo mole The Echigo mole ("Mogera etigo") is an endangered species of mammal in the family Talpidae. It is endemic to Japan, being found only on the Echigo plain, Niigata prefecture. Sources. - Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. Mogera etigo. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 30 July 2007.

the domestic dogs in that area. Population Conservation. Nowadays, the Giant Golden mole receives few protections, but they are not a main conservation target. The research is needed to protect this species to be able to assess the status and viability of the remaining populations. See also. - Mole - Golden Mole - IUCN Red List

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Elaeocarpus gaussenii [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Elaeocarpus gaussenii Elaeocarpus gaussenii is a critically endangered species of flowering plant in the Elaeocarpaceae family. It is found only in the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu, India. It is threatened by habitat loss.

"Brassaiopsis gaussenii" - (Asteraceae) "Leontodon gaussenii" - (Campanulaceae) "Phyteuma gaussenii" - (Cupressaceae) "Juniperus gaussenii" - (Elaeocarpaceae) "Elaeocarpus gaussenii" - (Moraceae) "Dorstenia gaussenii" - (Pinaceae) "Pseudotsuga gaussenii" - (Podocarpaceae) "Afrocarpus gaussenii" - (Ulmaceae) "Ulmus gaussenii" Honours. - The Henri Gaussen Prize - The City of Toulouse honours him with the "Boulevard Henri Gaussen"

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Emei Shan liocichla [SEP] IUCN conservation status

on each side of the face. The species feeds in the undergrowth of semi-tropical rainforest. It is an altitudinal migrant, spending the summer months above 1000 m and moving below 600m in the winter. The Emei Shan liocichla is considered vulnerable by the IUCN. It is threatened by habitat loss through logging and conversion to agriculture. Some populations are protected inside reserves, such as the Emei Shan Protected Scenic Site. References. - Birdlife International Bugun Liocichla: a sensational discovery in north-east India

Emei Shan liocichla The Emei Shan liocichla ("Liocichla omeiensis") is a passerine bird in the Leiothrichidae family. The species, also known as the Omei Shan or grey-faced liocichla, is endemic to mountain ranges in Southern Sichuan, China. It is closely related to the Bugun liocichla, a species only described in 2006, and which it closely resembles. The Emei Shan liocichla is an olive-grey coloured bird with red wing patches. The plumage on the face is grey with a slight red ring

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Emei leaf warbler [SEP] IUCN conservation status

. The genus name "Phylloscopus" means “leaf gleaning” and the species name "emeiensis" refers to the mount Emei, where the species was first discovered. Conservation status. Though its total population size is unknown, and it is nowhere common, the population of Emei leaf warblers appears to be stable, so the International Union for the Conservation of Nature rates it as a species of "least concern".

Emei leaf warbler The Emei leaf warbler ("Phylloscopus emeiensis") is a species of leaf warbler (family Phylloscopidae). It was formerly included in the "Old World warbler" assemblage. It breeds in China, and it is vagrant in Myanmar. Taxonomy and systematics. The relationships are uncertain, but a study based on the mitochondrial cytochrome b and 12S and nuclear myoglobin intron 2 revealed no evidence for a close relationship to the morphologically similar Blyth’s leaf warbler P. reguloides complex. Description.

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Eriocaulon bolei [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Eriocaulon bolei Eriocaulon bolei is a critically endangered monocotyledonous plant only recorded in Satara district in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is a herb which grows up to 10–20 cm in height and seen in running water.

- "Eriocaulon bamendae" - "Eriocaulon baramaticum" - "Eriocaulon barbeyanum" - "Eriocaulon benthamii" - "Eriocaulon bifistulosum" – Qld, Australia - "Eriocaulon bolei" - "Eriocaulon brevipedunculatum" - "Eriocaulon breviscapum" - "Eriocaulon brownianum" - "Eriocaulon buergerianum" - "Eriocaulon carpentariae" – NT, Qld, Australia - "Eriocaulon carsonii" – SA, Qld, NSW, Australia - subsp. "carsonii" – SA,

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Eriocaulon santapaui [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Eriocaulon santapaui Eriocaulon santapaui is a critically endangered monocotyledonous plant endemic to the Western Ghats around Khandala and Pune in the state of Maharashtra, India.

- "Eriocaulon pygmaeum" – WA, NT, Qld, Australia - "Eriocaulon quinquangulare" - "Eriocaulon ratnagiricum" - "Eriocaulon ravenelii" - "Eriocaulon richardianum" - "Eriocaulon ritchieanum" - "Eriocaulon robustius" - "Eriocaulon robustobrownianum" - "Eriocaulon robustum" - "Eriocaulon rockianum" - "Eriocaulon rouxianum" - "Eriocaulon sahyadricum" - "Eriocaulon santapaui" - "Eriocaulon scariosum" – Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic.

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Eriocaulon sharmae [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Eriocaulon sharmae Eriocaulon sharmae is a critically endangered monocotyledonous plant endemic to Amboli and Sindhudurg in the state of Maharashtra, India.

Eriocaulon sexangulare" - "Eriocaulon sharmae" - "Eriocaulon sivarajanii" - "Eriocaulon sollyanum" - "Eriocaulon spectabile" – WA, NT, Qld, Australia - "Eriocaulon staintonii" - "Eriocaulon stellulatum" - "Eriocaulon stipantepalum" - "Eriocaulon taishanense" - "Eriocaulon talbotii" - "Eriocaulon texense" - "Eriocaulon thwaitesii" - "Eriocaulon tonkinense" - "Eriocaulon tortuosum" – WA, NT, Qld, Australia - "

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Eriocaulon sivarajanii [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Eriocaulon sivarajanii Eriocaulon sivarajanii is a critically endangered monocotyledonous plant endemic to Kozhikode in the state of Kerala, India.

Eriocaulon sexangulare" - "Eriocaulon sharmae" - "Eriocaulon sivarajanii" - "Eriocaulon sollyanum" - "Eriocaulon spectabile" – WA, NT, Qld, Australia - "Eriocaulon staintonii" - "Eriocaulon stellulatum" - "Eriocaulon stipantepalum" - "Eriocaulon taishanense" - "Eriocaulon talbotii" - "Eriocaulon texense" - "Eriocaulon thwaitesii" - "Eriocaulon tonkinense" - "Eriocaulon tortuosum" – WA, NT, Qld, Australia - "

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Eurasian blue tit [SEP] IUCN conservation status

to the bird as, until now, it is only known to feed on dead feather tissue. "P. stylifer" lives all its developmental stages, i.e. egg, larva, protonymph, tritonymph and adult, within the plumage of the same host. The usual sites where "P. stylifer" is encountered are the remiges and the rectrices of the bird where they can be found tandemly positioned between the barbs of the rachis. Status and conservation. The Eurasian blue tit is classified as a least concern species on the

IUCN Red List (version 3.1), and as a Green Status species, since 1996, by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds in the United Kingdom. Cultural significance. The Eurasian blue tit has appeared on many stamps and ornaments. Its most recent appearance on a British stamp was the 2010 "Birds of Britain" series. External links. - Feathers of Eurasian blue tit (Parus caeruleus)

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European badger [SEP] IUCN conservation status

European badger The European badger ("Meles meles") also known as the Eurasian badger or simply badger"', is a species of badger in the family Mustelidae and is native to almost all of Europe and some parts of West Asia. Several subspecies are recognized; the nominate subspecies ("Meles meles meles") predominates over most of Europe. The European badger is classified as being of least concern by the IUCN as it has a wide range and a large population size which is stable, and even increasing

squirrel, edible dormice (in the Chilterns) and deer, this forest ecoregion is considered at high risk, with a critical/endangered conservation status accorded it by the WWF. Air pollution may also be leading to a reduction in beech numbers, through increased susceptibility to disease. Among fauna found in this ecoregion, the West European hedgehog, red fox, Eurasian badger, European rabbit and wood mouse are relatively common, while the following are classed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List: - European otter

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European pied flycatcher [SEP] IUCN conservation status

a second mate. The male will mate with the secondary female and then return to the primary female in order to help with aspects of child rearing, such as feeding. The European pied flycatcher is mainly insectivorous, although its diet also includes other arthropods. This species commonly feeds on spiders, ants, bees and similar prey. The European pied flycatcher has a very large range and population size and so it is of least concern according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Taxonomy.

. Compared to it, the Chapada flycatcher has a broader pale tail-tip, a slightly shorter bill, and a different voice. It also has a distinctive wing-lifting display, which is lacking in the suiriri flycatcher. Distribution and habitat. It is found in the cerrado of south-central Brazil and adjacent far eastern Bolivia. Status and conservation. The first time the chapada flycatcher was included on the IUCN Red List was 2004; at that time, it was considered a species of least

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Ficus angladei [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Ficus angladei Ficus angladei is a critically endangered species of plant in the family Moraceae. It is endemic to the Palani Hills of Tamil Nadu, India.

Ficus luschnathiana Ficus luschnathiana is a species of plant in the family Moraceae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. References. - World Conservation Monitoring Centre 1998. "Ficus monckii". 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 21 August 2007.

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Fiji crested iguana [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Fiji crested iguana The Fiji crested iguana or Fijian crested iguana ("Brachylophus vitiensis") is a critically endangered species of iguana native to some of the northwestern islands of the Fijiian archipelago, where it is found in dry forest. Discovery. The discovery of "B. vitiensis" resulted from Dr. John Gibbons of the University of the South Pacific being invited to a screening of the movie "The Blue Lagoon". Part of the movie was filmed on a remote island and shots of the native wildlife, including

from diseases and parasites, it is not permitted to return to the island any lizard that has been removed. Conservation. Due to the removal of the goats, forest area was increased by 10–20% since 1980, which means more resources for the Fiji crested iguana and a larger environment. There are many other recommended actions that should be taken in order for them to survive. A major threat to the Fiji crested iguana is posed by introduced predators such as feral cats, rats, and mongooses. Physical measures should

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Fimbristylis hirsutifolia [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Fimbristylis hirsutifolia Fimbristylis hirsutifolia is a critically endangered species of fimbry found only in India. It is endemic to the Malappuram district of the state of Kerala.

- "Fimbristylis eremophila" - "Fimbristylis ferruginea" - rusty sedge, West Indian fimbry - "Fimbristylis hawaiiensis" - Hawaii fimbry - "Fimbristylis helicophylla" - twisted leaf fimbristylis - "Fimbristylis hirsutifolia" - "Fimbristylis inaguensis" - Bahama fimbry - "Fimbristylis insignis" - "Fimbristylis lanceolata" - "Fimbristylis laxiglumis" - "Fimbristylis leucocolea" - "Fimbristylis littoralis" - lesser fimbristylis - "Fimbristylis macassarensis" - "Fimbristylis macrantha" - "

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Franklin's bumblebee [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Franklin's bumblebee Franklin's bumblebee ("Bombus franklini") is known to be one of the most narrowly distributed bumblebee species, making it a critically endangered bee of the western United States. It is known only from a area in southern Oregon and northern California, between the Coast and Sierra-Cascade mountain ranges. It was last seen in 2006. Franklin's bumblebee is known to collect and nectar pollen from several wildflowers, such as lupine, California poppy, and horsemint, which causes it to be classified as

. Nest architecture is simple, limited by the size of the pre-existing nest cavity, and colonies rarely last more than a year. In 2011, the International Union for Conservation of Nature set up the Bumblebee Specialist Group to review the threat status of all bumblebee species worldwide using the IUCN Red List criteria. There are many more species of primitively eusocial than highly eusocial bees, but they have been studied less often. Most are in the family Halictidae, or "sweat bees". Colonies are typically small,

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Gambelia sila [SEP] IUCN conservation status

bite the other as they lash their tails and jump toward each other. Females exhibit a rejection posture when a male attempts copulation. With back arched, body inflated, limbs extended, and mouth open, she always faces the male or moves to orient herself laterally to the male. Conservation status. "Gambelia sila", also known as the blunt-nosed leopard lizard, is listed as a federal endangered species and is listed by the State of California as an endangered species and fully protected species. This species

weeks. Young emerge in August, when adult activity is coming to an end. The timing of the juvenile emergence coinciding with the cessation of adult activity may aid in the prevention of cannibalism. Conservation status. The blunt-nosed leopard lizard ("Gambelia sila") is endangered. It is no longer present throughout most of its former range as the habitat has been significantly altered by farming, urban development, overgrazing, oil wells, mining, reservoirs, and off-road vehicle use. This habitat alteration

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Ganges shark [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Ganges shark The Ganges shark ("Glyphis gangeticus") is a critically endangered species of requiem shark found in the Ganges River (Padma River) and the Brahmaputra River of Bangladesh and India. It is often confused with the more common bull shark ("Carcharhinus leucas"), which also inhabits the Ganges River and is sometimes incorrectly referred to as the Ganges shark. Unlike bull sharks, which need to migrate to salt water to reproduce, species in the genus "Glyphis" are true river sharks. The genus

incidentally by coastal gillnet fisheries and perhaps also by line and trawl fisheries. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lacks sufficient data to assess the conservation status of this species except in Australian waters, where its population seems healthy and has been listed under Least Concern. Taxonomy and phylogeny. Australian ichthyologist Gilbert Percy Whitley originally described the nervous shark as a subspecies of "Galeolamna greyi" (a junior synonym of "Carcharhinus obscurus", the dusky shark), in a 1945 issue of the scientific journal

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Garcinia cadelliana [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Garcinia cadelliana Garcinia cadelliana is a critically endangered species of small tree in the Clusiaceae family found only on the South Andaman Island of India.

Garcinia Garcinia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Clusiaceae native to Asia, America, Australia, tropical and southern Africa, and Polynesia. The number of species is disputed between various sources: with Kew Gardens recognizing up to 400. Commonly, the plants in this genus are called saptrees, mangosteens (which may also refer specifically to "Garcinia mangostana"), garcinias, or monkey fruit. Many species are threatened by habitat destruction, and at least one species, "G. cadelliana", from South

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Garra hughi [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Garra hughi Garra hughi (cardamon garra) is an endangered species of ray-finned fish in the genus "Garra". It occurs in high mountain streams of the Southern Western Ghats, from the Anamalai Hills, south to the Agasthyamala Hills. The species is a benthopelagic fish, found in mountain streams. The juveniles are free swimmers and are found in more cleaner waters closer to the banks and in pools and puddles along the course of the stream. The juveniles have an omnivorous diet including earthworms, aquatic insects

(native) - "Garra gotyla gotyla" (native) Gadhera, Sucker head - "Garra gotyla stenorhynchus" (endemic) Nilgiris garra - "Garra hughi" (endemic) Cardamon garra - "Garra kalakadensis" (endemic) - "Garra kempi" (native) Kemp garra - "Garra lamta" (native) Gadhera - "Garra lissorhynchus" (endemic) Khasi garra - "Garra litanensis" (native) - "Garra manipurensis" (native)

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Geckoella jeyporensis [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Cyrtodactylus jeyporensis Cyrtodactylus jeyporensis, also known as the Jeypore Indian gecko, the Jeypore ground gecko, or the Patinghe Indian gecko, is a critically endangered species of gecko found in India, which was until recently considered extinct. Described from a single specimen in 1877, it was rediscovered in 2010 in the Eastern Ghats of Odisha state, India. Discovery and rediscovery. The species was described in 1877 by then Lt Col Richard Henry Beddome of the Madras Presidency Army, from a single male specimen obtained from the woods

have been recorded. The five species found in India, listed alphabetically, are : - "Geckoella albofasciatus" (Boulenger, 1885)– Boulenger's Indian gecko - "Geckoella collegalensis" (Beddome, 1870) – Kollegal ground gecko - "Geckoella deccanensis" (Günther, 1864) - "Geckoella jeyporensis" (Beddome, 1877) – Patinghe Indian gecko - "Geckoella nebulosus" (Beddome, 1870) Two species found in Sri Lanka, listed alphabetically, are : -

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Geoffroy's tamarin [SEP] IUCN conservation status

the group. After a gestation period of about 145 days, she gives birth to either a single infant or twins. Males contribute significantly to care of the infants. Sexual maturity is reached at about 2 years, and it can live up to 13 years. Geoffroy's tamarin is classified as being of "least concern" by the IUCN. Taxonomy. Like the other tamarins and marmosets, Geoffroy's tamarin is a New World monkey classified within the family Callitrichidae. In 2001, Colin Groves included the Callitrichids in

. Geoffroy's tamarin is the smallest Panamanian monkey, with an average size of about . One Panamanian monkey, the black-headed spider monkey, is considered to be critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and Geoffroy's spider monkey is considered to be endangered. The Central American squirrel monkey was once considered endangered, but its conservation status was upgraded to vulnerable in 2008. The Coiba Island howler is also considered to be vulnerable. Three species, the mantled howler, the white-

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Ghatophryne ornata [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Ghatophryne ornata Ghatophryne ornata, known with common names ornate toad, Malabar torrent toad or black torrent toad, is a rare and endangered species of toad endemic to the Western Ghats. In 2009, this species along with "A. rubigina" was shifted from "Ansonia" to the genus "Ghatophryne". Description. Habit slender. Crown without bony ridges; snout short, obliquely truncated, with angular canthus rostralis and vertical loreal region ; interorbital space a little broader than the upper eyelid; tympanum distinct, about

Celithemis ornata Celithemis ornata, known generally as the ornate pennant or faded pennant, is a species of skimmer in the family of dragonflies known as Libellulidae. It is found in Central America, North America, and South America. The IUCN conservation status of "Celithemis ornata" is "LC", least concern, with no immediate threat to the species' survival. The population is stable.

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Guinea baboon [SEP] IUCN conservation status

its habitat, the Guinea baboon is classified as "near threatened" by the IUCN. Physical description. Baboon refers to the large-bodied primates with marked sexual dimorphism and having females and young that are dependent on males for protection. Guinean baboons have a red tone to their fur, and are sometimes referred to as the red baboon. They lack hair on their hindquarters, and their faces are black with yellow-brown sideburns. Females' rumps are pink in color and males have a mane of fur around

early warning system. Conservation status. The olive baboon is listed as least concern by the IUCN because "this species is very widespread and abundant and although persecuted as a crop raider there are no major threats believed to be resulting in a range-wide population decline". Despite persecution, the baboon is still widespread and numerous. Competition and disease have possibly led to fewer baboons in closed forests. It has been actively persecuted as a pest.

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Haematopinus oliveri [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Haematopinus oliveri Haematopinus oliveri, known commonly as the pygmy hog-sucking louse, is a critically endangered species of insect in the suborder Anoplura, the sucking lice. It is an ectoparasite found only on another critically endangered species, the Pygmy hog ("Porcula salvania"). It is endemic to India and can now only be found in parts of north-western Assam.

- "Haematopinus apri" - "Haematopinus asini" – horse sucking louse - "Haematopinus breviculus" - "Haematopinus bufali" - "Haematopinus channabasavannai" - "Haematopinus eurysternus" – shortnosed cattle louse - "Haematopinus gorgonis" - "Haematopinus jeannereti" - "Haematopinus latus" - "Haematopinus longus" - "Haematopinus ludwigi" - "Haematopinus meinertzhageni" - "Haematopinus nigricantis" - "Haematopinus oliveri" – pygmy hog sucking louse - "Haematopinus

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Hawaiian monk seal [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Hawaiian monk seal The Hawaiian monk seal, "Neomonachus schauinslandi" (formerly "Monachus schauinslandi"), is an endangered species of earless seal in the family Phocidae that is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. The Hawaiian monk seal is one of two remaining monk seal species; the other is the Mediterranean monk seal. A third species, the Caribbean monk seal, is extinct. The Hawaiian monk seal is the only seal native to Hawaii, and, along with the Hawaiian hoary bat, is one of only

it extinct in 1996. The Japanese sea lion was common around the Japanese islands, but overexploitation and competition from fisheries drastically decreased the population in the 1930s. The last recorded individual was a juvenile in 1974. Human relations Conservation. As of 2013, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recognizes 35 pinniped species. With the Japanese sea lion and the Caribbean monk seal recently extinct, ten more are considered at risk, as they are ranked "Critically Endangered" (the Mediterranean and Hawaiian monk seals

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Hemipilia henryi [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Hemipilia henryi Hemipilia henryi is an endangered species of plant in the family Orchidaceae native to the Hubei and Sichuan provinces of China. Sources. - China Plant Specialist Group 2004. "Hemipilia henryi". 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 21 August 2007.

- Vietnam 6. "Hemipilia flabellata" - Guizhou, Sichuan, Yunnan 7. "Hemipilia forrestii" - Tibet, Sichuan, Yunnan 8. "Hemipilia henryi" - Sichuan, Hubei 9. "Hemipilia kwangsiensis" - Yunnan, Guangxi 10. "Hemipilia limprichtii" - Yunnan, Guizhou 11. "Hemipilia × mixta" - "(H. cordifolia × H. flabellata)" 12. "Hemipilia purpureopunctata" – south-east Tibet to Arunachal Pradesh 13. "Hemipilia silvestrii

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Henkel's leaf-tailed gecko [SEP] IUCN conservation status

gecko is insectivorous, but will also eat snails if they are found. Etymology. The generic name, "Uroplatus", is a Latinization of two Greek words: "ourá" (οὐρά) meaning "tail" and "platys" (πλατύς) meaning "flat". The specific name, "henkeli", is a Latinization of German herpetologist Friedrich-Wilhelm Henkel's last name. Threats. Henkel's leaf-tailed gecko is currently classified as vulnerable by the IUCN. Habitat destruction and

Henkel's leaf-tailed gecko Henkel's leaf-tailed gecko ("Uroplatus henkeli" ), also known commonly as Henkel's flat-tailed gecko or the frilled leaf-tail gecko, is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar. Geographic range. "U. henkeli" is found in primary forest on the island of Nosy Bé near Madagascar, as well as on the mainland of Madagascar itself, in the region of Ankaranafantsika. Behaviour.

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Hogna ingens [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Hogna ingens Hogna ingens, the Deserta Grande wolf spider, is a critically endangered spider species endemic to the Deserta Grande Island of the Madeira archipelago - specifically a remote valley, the Vale de Castanheira. Adult numbers have been estimated at less than 5,000, making it one of the rarest wolf spider species. It is also believed to be one of the largest wolf spiders on earth, with a leg span for the female, somewhat smaller for the male (the Latin "ingens" means "huge" or "monstrous

Coryphaeschna ingens Coryphaeschna ingens, the regal darner, is a species of darner in the family of dragonflies known as Aeshnidae. It is found in the Caribbean and North America. The IUCN conservation status of "Coryphaeschna ingens" is "LC", least concern, with no immediate threat to the species' survival. The population is stable.

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Hopea helferi [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Hopea helferi Hopea helferi is a critically endangered species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is found in Cambodia, the Andaman Islands of India, Peninsular Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Hopea foxworthyi Hopea foxworthyi is an evergreen tree of the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is endemic to Sibuyan Island in the Philippines. It has been designated as a vulnerable species by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The survival of this tree in the wild is threatened by widespread harvesting of its wood which is used as construction timber. It grows on red sticky volcanic soils at high altitudes.

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Hopea jacobi [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Hopea jacobi Hopea jacobi is a critically endangered species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is endemic to the Western Ghats of Kodagu district in Karnataka, India.

Hopea foxworthyi Hopea foxworthyi is an evergreen tree of the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is endemic to Sibuyan Island in the Philippines. It has been designated as a vulnerable species by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The survival of this tree in the wild is threatened by widespread harvesting of its wood which is used as construction timber. It grows on red sticky volcanic soils at high altitudes.

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Horsfield's tarsier [SEP] IUCN conservation status

scratching the surface with its hind-limb toe claws. Conservation status. The rapid loss of habitat due to forest conversion, oil palm plantations, fire and logging is cause for concern. Additionally, the species is also collected for the illegal pet trade and wrongly considered a pest to agricultural crops. It can suffer, directly and indirectly, from the use of agricultural pesticides. Horsfield's tarsier is listed as vulnerable in the 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, listed in CITES Appendix II, and protected

concerns about the conservation status of the Siau Island tarsier grew before its formal description. The Siau Island tarsier was selected for the list of "The World's 25 Most Endangered Primates" by the IUCN Species Survival Commission, Primate Specialist Group.

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Houston toad [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Houston toad The Houston toad ("Anaxyrus houstonensis", formerly "Bufo houstonensis") is an endangered species of amphibian that is endemic to Texas in the United States. This toad was discovered in the late 1940s and named in 1953. Official estimates are that just 3,000–4,000 adult Houston toads are left in the world. Characteristics. The male Houston toad grows to 2–3.5 inches when mature with the female being larger and bulkier. Although generally brown and speckled, their color can range from black to purplish gray

and vaccinations, spaying and neutering, and microchipping. A new limit to the number of pets allowed per owner was also added. Furthermore, the cane toad, which secretes a poisonous liquid from glands in its ears, has also appeared on the island. In order to prevent further contamination of Iriomote, residents of Ishigaki Island began extermination measures in 2008. Conservation. Conservation Status. Since 2008, the Iriomote cat is categorized as "critically endangered" by IUCN. The Iriomote cat has been designated a

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Humblot's heron [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Humblot's heron Humblot's heron ("Ardea humbloti"), also known as the Madagascar heron, is a species of heron. In Madagascar, it is uncommon to the north and west coasts as well as Lake Alaotra, but also inhabits the Comoro Islands and Mayotte. Humblot's heron is an endangered species, with a population estimated at only 1,500 mature individuals. Its population is apparently declining. The major threats the heron faces are poaching (both the bird itself and its eggs) and habitat destruction (

the yellow-crowned night heron is considered a delicacy, leading to illegal hunting of the fledgling. Threats and conservation Conservation status and measures. The yellow-crowned night heron is generally not considered a threatened species, as the population size is very large, its range is wide and it has a stable trend. Its status with the IUCN is of Least Concern, meaning no conservation action is required across the species’ range. However, this status changes in some specific geographic locations, such as Indiana, where the

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Hygrophila madurensis [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Hygrophila madurensis Hygrophila madurensis is a critically endangered aquatic plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is endemic to Nallakulam in the Alagar Hills of the Eastern Ghats in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, India. "Balakrishnan and Subramaniam (1958)" described the genus "Santapaua" with only one species, namely "S. madurensis". "Karthikeyan and Moorthy (2010)" merged the genus Santapaua with Hygrophila giving this species the name, "Hygrophila madurensis".

the Small Entrepreneur Programme – SEP– and uplifted the lives of countless plantation workers. These are only a few of over 100 projects the MJF Foundation implements each year. Sustainability. In 2007, Fernando extended his commitment to human service by establishing Dilmah Conservation www.dilmahconservation.org which focuses on working towards a more sustainable use of the environment in partnership with IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The Dilmah Conservation initiative aims to foster respect for the environment and ensure its protection by encouraging a harmonious co-existence of man

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Hyla heinzsteinitzi [SEP] IUCN conservation status

found in Israel, in particular their croaks. Grach also claimed the species may have become extinct at the time it was described. "Hyla heinzsteinitzi" was listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as "critically endangered" in 2008, and, as of 2016, retains this status.

Among other things, the biology of the geckos, including their vocal communication, as well as the zoogeography and conservation of the reptiles and amphibians in the Middle East are his main themes. Werner was a co-founder of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel and served as chairperson of the Zoological Society of Israel. Taxa described by Yehudah Werner. Yehudah Werner described or redescribed (alone or with co-authors) a number of amphibian and reptile taxa: - "Hyla heinzsteinitzi" Grach

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Hyloxalus maculosus [SEP] IUCN conservation status

"Hyloxalus maculosus" as "Data Deficient" in 2008, but Páez-Vacas and her colleagues suggested in 2010 that it should be considered as "Critically Endangered" because of its small range and habitat loss occurring in that range.

metamorphosed juveniles about . Habitat and conservation. The range of "Hyloxalus maculosus" is within "Lowland Evergreen Forest" and "Foothill Evergreen Forest" vegetation zones. Males have been found calling on rocky streams at both sides of a road and inside water ducts that cross under the road. One male carrying nine tadpoles was found near a tiny pond, on a rocky stream surrounded by pasture. Tadpoles have been found in slow-running water in the ditch. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed

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Hyloxalus parcus [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Hyloxalus parcus Hyloxalus parcus (Gualaceo rocket frog) is a species of frogs in the family Dendrobatidae. It is endemic to Ecuador where it is only known from its type locality in the Zamora-Santiago Provinceat elevation of asl. "Hyloxalus parcus" has been considered a synonym of "Hyloxalus exasperatus", but it is now treated as a valid species. Very little is known about it, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed "Hyloxalus parcus" as "Data Deficient" in 2008.

Province in central Ecuador and another in Zamora-Chinchipe Province in the south-eastern part of the country. It has also been recorded from Peru but that report requires confirmation. Status. "Hyloxalus cevallosi" is currently listed as "Endangered" by the IUCN on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species and its population is decreasing. Members of the species live in less than five different areas worldwide in a total space less than 5000 square kilometers. It is threatened by habitat loss as the forests of the Amazonian

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Hyophorbe verschaffeltii [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Hyophorbe verschaffeltii Hyophorbe verschaffeltii (the palmiste marron or spindle palm) is a critically endangered species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is endemic to Rodrigues island, Mauritius, but is widely grown in cultivation. Description. The spindle palm is tall, and have lightly recurved pinnate leaves. They are elegant looking and are prized for landscape in the tropical and semi-tropical areas of the world. They are fairly short with 8–10 leaves that are held somewhat erect. Spindle palms have a crownshaft that becomes

- "Howea forsteriana" - "Hydrilla" - "Hydrilla verticillata" - "Hygrophila polysperma" - "Hymenachne" - "Hymenachne amplexicaulis" - "Hybrid Grass" - "Hybrid Palm Tree" - "Hyophorbe" - "Hyophorbe lagenicaulis" - "Hyophorbe verschaffeltii" - "Hyparrhenia rufa" - "Hyphaene" - "Hyphaene thebaica" - "Ice Cream (mango)" - "Imperata cylindrica" - "Ipomoea"

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Hypselobarbus pulchellus [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Hypselobarbus pulchellus Hypselobarbus pulchellus is a critically endangered species of ray-finned fish in the genus "Hypselobarbus". It is currently only recorded in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India.

level. Its distribution is allopatric or parapatric with that of the African savanna hare. Behaviour and ecology. No data regarding its behaviour, ecology, or reproduction has been recorded. The spotted hyena ("Crocuta crocuta") is a predator of the Ethiopian hare. The tick "Rhipicephalus pulchellus" has been observed parasitizing the Ethiopian hare. Status and conservation. Since 1996, the status of the Ethiopian hare has been data deficient on the IUCN Red List of Endangered Species.

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Iberian rock lizard [SEP] IUCN conservation status

more green on their bodies. Status. The Iberian rock lizard is listed as vulnerable in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, because of fragmentation of its range and threats to its habitat posed by agriculture, forestry activities and tourism. Where conditions are suitable, it can be quite common, but other populations are declining in size. Subspecies. Three subspecies of "Iberolacerta monticola" are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies. - "Iberolacerta monticola astur" - "Iberolacerta monticola

and supplemented by the Common Names and taxonomy from the IUCN where no Reptile Database article was available. The following tags are used to highlight specific species' conservation status as assessed by the IUCN: Order: Squamata (Snakes & Lizards). - Family: Gekkonidae (Geckos) - Genus: Afroedura - Inland Rock Gecko "Afroedura karroica" - Drakensberg Gecko "Afroedura nivaria" - Family: Cordylidae (Spinytail Lizards) - Genus: Cordylus - Lang's Crag Lizard "Cordylus

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Iberocypris palaciosi [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Iberocypris palaciosi Iberocypris palaciosi is a species of cyprinid fish. It is endemic to Spain, and there known with the local name "bogardilla". "Iberocypris palaciosi" is only known from two tributaries of the Guadalquivir river, from a total stretch of less than 100 km. It is threatened by habitat loss and considered critically endangered. No records of the species have been made recently in fish surveys.

the Small Entrepreneur Programme – SEP– and uplifted the lives of countless plantation workers. These are only a few of over 100 projects the MJF Foundation implements each year. Sustainability. In 2007, Fernando extended his commitment to human service by establishing Dilmah Conservation www.dilmahconservation.org which focuses on working towards a more sustainable use of the environment in partnership with IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The Dilmah Conservation initiative aims to foster respect for the environment and ensure its protection by encouraging a harmonious co-existence of man

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Indian narrow-headed softshell turtle [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Indian narrow-headed softshell turtle Indian narrow-headed softshell turtle ("Chitra indica") also known as small-headed softshell turtle is an endangered species of softshell turtle found in rivers of South Asia. It is very large and feeds on fish, frogs, crustaceans and molluscs, which it ambushes. In the past it was included in "Chitra chitra"; a species restricted to Southeast Asia using current taxonomy. Diagnostic characters. This species is very large with a carapace up to . 1

Chitra (genus) Chitra is a genus of turtles in the family Trionychidae. Species. - "Chitra chitra" – Asian narrow-headed softshell turtle - "C. c. chitra" – Siamese narrow-headed softshell turtle - "C. c. javanensis" – Javanese narrow-headed softshell turtle - "Chitra indica" – Indian narrow-headed shelled turtle - "Chitra vandijki" – Burmese narrow-headed softshell turtle "Nota bene": A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the

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Indian peacock softshell turtle [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Indian peacock softshell turtle Indian peacock softshell turtle ("Nilssonia hurum") is a species of turtle found in South Asia, and is listed on the IUCN Red List as a vulnerable species. Geographical range. The Indian peacock soft-shell turtle is found in Bangladesh, India (the states of Assam, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal), Nepal and Pakistan. Type locality in India: Fatehgarh, Ganges, to Barrackpore (about 23 kilometers north Calcutta

Cuatro Cienegas softshell The Cuatro Ciénegas softshell (Apalone spinifera atra), also called the black spiny softshell, is a subspecies of softshell turtle in the family Trionychidae. The subspecies was formerly classified in the genus "Trionyx". Geographic range. "A. s. atra" is found only in the Cuatro Ciénegas Basin in the state of Coahuila, Mexico. Conservation status. As of the last assessment in 1996, "A. s. atra" was considered "Critically Endangered" by the "IUCN Red List

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Inyo Mountains salamander [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Inyo Mountains salamander The Inyo Mountains salamander ("Batrachoseps campi") is an endangered species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae that is endemic to California in the western United States. Distribution. It's specifically endemic to the Inyo Mountains and limited to about 5 known localities, located in Inyo County of eastern California. This salamander's natural habitats are the temperate Mojave Desert into Great Basin sagebrush shrubland ecotone, and freshwater spring riparian areas there, at elevations of . "Batrachoseps campi" eats small insects.

of the Ontario population of the northern dusky salamander. The species is also threatened through the introduction of predatory fish, such as Brook Trout. Conservation Conservation status. The northern dusky salamander is listed as endangered in Ontario and is declining in many parts of the United States yet some populations remain stable. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists its global status as Least Concern. In the province of Ontario, where the status of the Carolinian population of the northern dusky salamander is listed as Endangered,

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Isachne meeboldii [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Isachne meeboldii Isachne meeboldii is a critically endangered species of herb endemic to open grasslands in Western Ghats of India. It has been reported from Shimoga and Kumsi in the state of Karnataka and Aurangabad in Maharashtra.

- Thailand, India - "Coelachne perpusilla" - Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines - "Coelachne pulchella" - Myanmar, Vietnam, Queensland, Northern Territory - "Coelachne simpliciuscula" - Madagascar, Indian Subcontinent, China, Indochina, Philippines, Malaysia - "Coelachne soerensenii" - Thailand - formerly included see "Isachne Limnopoa Micraira" - "Coelachne angolensis - Isachne angolensis" - "Coelachne meeboldii - Limnopoa meeboldii" - "Coelachne occidentalis

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Italian cave salamander [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Nature has assessed the Italian cave salamander as being "near threatened". This is on the basis that, although it is common over much of its range, its total extent of occurrence is less than and suitable habitat may be declining locally.

Gyrinophilus palleucus necturoides Gyrinophilus palleucus necturoides, the Big Mouth Cave salamander, a lungless salamander, is a subspecies of the Tennessee cave salamander ("Gyrinophilus palleucus"). The Big Mouth Cave salamander lives in Big Mouth Cave and other caves in the Elk River drainage basin in Grundy County and Coffee County, Tennessee. The salamander was first described by Lazell and Brandon in 1962. Conservation status. While the TNC rates the Big Mouth Cave salamander as "critically imperiled", IUCN claims it is only "vulnerable

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Java mouse-deer [SEP] IUCN conservation status

-deer. Mouse-deer acquire this virus through fetal infection during early pregnancy. Once acquired, individuals with BVDV can gain lifelong immune tolerance. Conservation status. Java mouse-deer is currently categorized as “Data Deficient” on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List. This data deficiency is due to the inconclusiveness regarding the distinct separation of "Tragulus" species, in addition to the lack of information on "Tragulus javanicus". Even comparison of past observed numbers of Java mouse-deer with

False canyon mouse The false canyon mouse or Coronados deer mouse, ("Peromyscus pseudocrinitus") is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is known only from Coronados Island, a small island in the Gulf of California, part of Baja California Sur, Mexico. The species is threatened by predation by feral cats, and the IUCN has assessed its conservation status as "critically endangered". Description. The false canyon mouse grows to a total length of about including a tail of . The dorsal

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Javan leopard [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Javan leopard The Javan leopard ("Panthera pardus melas") is a leopard subspecies confined to the Indonesian island of Java. It has been listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List since 2008. The population is estimated at less than 250 mature individuals, with a decreasing population trend. The total remaining habitat is estimated at only . Characteristics. The Javan leopard was initially described as being black with dark black spots and silver-grey eyes. Javan leopards have either a normal spotted coat, or

leopard Indochinese leopard Javan leopard Sri Lankan leopard "Panthera pardus spelaea" - Chinese leopard - Cats in China External links. - IUCN/SSC Cat Specialist Group: "Panthera pardus" in Asia and short portrait "P. pardus orientalis" - ALTA Amur Leopard Conservation - The Tigris Foundation: dedicated to the conservation of the Amur leopard - Tallinn Zoo live cameras - ALTA: videos - WWF Russia: "Far Eastern (Amur) leopard" - WWF: Amur leopard species

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Javan surili [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Javan surili The Javan surili ("Presbytis comata") is an endangered species of Old World monkey endemic to the western half of Java, Indonesia, a biodiversity hotspot. Other common names by which it is known by include gray, grizzled or Sunda Island surili; grizzled or stripe-crested langur; Javan grizzled langur; grizzled, Java or Javan leaf monkey; langur gris. There are two subspecies of the Javan surili: - "Presbytis comata comata" - Occurs in western Java - "Presbytis

for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists its status as critically endangered, and it has also been included on the 2008–2010 list of "The World's 25 Most Endangered Primates". It is protected by Indonesian law and, since June 2007, is listed under CITES Appendix I. Despite these protections, as well as its presence in several protected areas, poaching continues; the wildlife protection laws are rarely enforced at the local level. Taxonomy and phylogeny. The Javan slow loris ("Nycticebus javanicus") was first

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Johora singaporensis [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Johora singaporensis Johora singaporensis, the "Singapore stream crab" or "Singapore freshwater crab", is a critically endangered species of freshwater crab endemic to Singapore. It grows to a size of wide. Ecology. "J. singaporensis" lives in streams running through undisturbed forest, where it hides under rocks at the stream's edge, or inside aggregations of leaves and detritus. It is mostly nocturnal, feeding on detritus and oligochaete worms which live in the muddy stream bed. Distribution. "J. singaporensis

Johora Johora is a genus of freshwater crabs found in the Malay Peninsula and surrounding islands. It includes the following species: - "Johora aipooae" - "Johora counsilmani" - "Johora gapensis" - "Johora grallator" - "Johora gua" - "Johora hoiseni" - "Johora intermedia" - "Johora johorensis" - "Johora murphyi" - "Johora punicea" - "Johora singaporensis" - "Johora tahanensis" - "Johora

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Julia Creek dunnart [SEP] IUCN conservation status

to March, which encompasses the hottest and wettest time of the year. Both females and males are known to be capable of breeding in more than one season and females have the potential to rear two litters in a season. A 4 mm-long joey can breathe through its skin. Diet. The diet of this species is made up of insects and small vertebrates. Status. The Julia Creek dunnart is currently listed as a near threatened species by the IUCN. This is likely due to the

. Protected areas that contain Mitchell grassland include Connells Lagoon Conservation Reserve in the Northern Territory. In Queensland, Astrebla Downs National Park, which is part of the national initiative to resuscitate the endangered bilby marsupial; Moorrinya National Park and Bladensburg National Park, both home to the Julia Creek dunnart; Diamantina National Park; and White Mountains National Park which contains areas of desert uplands at the western edge of the tableland. The Mount Isa area is more or less unprotected except that part of it is in Boodjamulla National Park.

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June sucker [SEP] IUCN conservation status

become "critically endangered" as the pure species is lost as a result of hybridization with the Utah sucker, and predatory fish feed on its larvae. Conservation measures have been put in place and fish are being raised in a fish hatchery for reintroduction. Description. It is a member of the sucker family Catostomidae, and occurs in sympatry with the benthic Utah sucker "Catostomus ardens". Unlike most other suckers, the June sucker is not a bottom-feeder. Its mouth is more rostrally oriented, allowing it

Blackfin sucker The blackfin sucker ("Thoburnia atripinnis") is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Catostomidae. It is found only in the United States in the headwaters of the Barren River system in south central Kentucky. References. - World Conservation Monitoring Centre 1996. Moxostoma atripinne. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 19 July 2007.

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Kai stingaree [SEP] IUCN conservation status

for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) does not yet have enough information to assess the Kai stingaree beyond Data Deficient. It presently faces little fishing, though this is liable to change in the future. Taxonomy. From September 9 to 29, 1874, the research ship HMS "Challenger" collected a number of hitherto-unknown fishes from Station 192 in the Kai Islands, including two specimens of the Kai stingaree. British zoologist Albert Günther wrote a brief description of the new species and published it in 1880, as

darker fin margins and/or irregular dusky blotches on the belly. The largest recorded specimen is long. Biology and ecology. Virtually nothing is known of the natural history of the yellow shovelnose stingaree. It is presumably aplacental viviparous like other stingrays. Newborns probably measure around long; males reach sexual maturity at long. Human interactions. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) currently lacks sufficient information to assess the conservation status of the yellow shovelnose stingaree. The species faces little fishing pressure, as the depth

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Kangaroo Island dunnart [SEP] IUCN conservation status

two seasons. Conservation. The Kangaroo Island dunnart is listed as critically endangered by The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It is believed that there are fewer than 500 individuals. There are six sites on the western portion of Kangaroo Island were Kangaroo Island dunnart are found. The Kangaroo Island dunnart was believed to have a range of the entire island at one time. There are several causes to which the population decreased is attributed. Habitat loss is believed to be one of the primary caused of the decrease in Kangaroo

Island dunnart population. Although, no clear habitat preference has been identified for Kangaroo Island dunnarts, they do seem to be depend on some low vegetation. The eastern portion of Kangaroo Island has been largely converted from the natural habitat for agricultural and grazing purposes. 50% of Kangaroo Islands natural habitat has been cleared. Kangaroo Island dunnarts have not been found in the cleared regions. Also, tree dieback caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi, a water mould, has also affected Kangaroo Island dunnart populations. Feral cats may also be a factor

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Kashmir musk deer [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Kashmir musk deer The Kashmir musk deer ("Moschus cupreus") is an endangered species of musk deer native to Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan. This species was originally described as a subspecies to the alpine musk deer, but is now classified as a separate species. The deer stand at tall, and only males have tusks and they use them during mating season to compete for females. The Kashmir musk deer, which is one of seven similar species found throughout Asia, is endangered due to habitat loss and

Programme. Other Initiatives. The Himalayan Wildlife Foundation also conceived and ran the Rohtas Fort Conservation Programme at Rohtas Fort, Punjab, Pakistan. The Himalayan Wildlife Foundation is also involved in conservation efforts in the Jammu and Kashmir region administered by Pakistan. These include conservation initiative in the Gumot National Park, Musk Deer National Park and Neelum Valley.

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Kemp's ridley sea turtle [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Kemp's ridley sea turtle Kemp's ridley sea turtle ("Lepidochelys kempii" ), also called the Atlantic ridley sea turtle, is the rarest species of sea turtle and is critically endangered. It is one of two living species in the genus "Lepidochelys" (the other one being "L. olivacea", the olive ridley sea turtle). Taxonomy. This species of turtle is called Kemp's ridley because Richard Moore Kemp (1825-1908) of Key West was the first to send a specimen

Group (MTSG), from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), ran an assessment which determined that green turtles were globally endangered. Population decline in ocean basins is indicated through data collected by the MTSG that analyzes abundance and historical information on the species. This data examined the global population of green turtles at 32 nesting sites, and determined that over the last 100–150 years there has been a 48–65 percent decrease in the number of mature nesting females. The Kemp's ridley sea turtle population fell in 1947 when

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Kirtland's warbler [SEP] IUCN conservation status

under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and was proposed to be removed from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife in 2018. Although there seem to be no more than 5,000 Kirtland's warblers as of late 2007, four years earlier they had numbered just 2500–3000. On the IUCN "Red List of Threatened Species," the Kirtland's warbler was classified as vulnerable to extinction since 1994, but was downlisted to near threatened in 2005 due to its encouraging recovery. The birds depend on Bahamas feeding during winter. Changes

the Maricao State Forest. An IUCN assessment of the elfin woods warbler, prepared in 2000, estimated a stable population of 600 mature individuals. More recently the population has been estimated to comprise at least 1800 mature individuals, a figure which equates to at least 2700 individual birds. Status and conservation Threats. The survival of the elfin woods warbler faces two main threats, predation and the destruction or alteration of suitable habitat. Confirmed native predators are the pearly-eyed thrasher ("Margarops fuscatus"), the Puerto Rican

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Kitti's hog-nosed bat [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Kitti's hog-nosed bat Kitti's hog-nosed bat ("Craseonycteris thonglongyai"), also known as the bumblebee bat, is a vulnerable species of bat and the only extant member of the family Craseonycteridae. It occurs in western Thailand and southeast Myanmar, where it occupies limestone caves along rivers. Kitti's hog-nosed bat is the smallest species of bat and arguably the world's smallest mammal. It has a reddish-brown or grey coat, with a distinctive pig-like snout. Colonies

the families Hipposideridae and Rhinopomatidae. Kitti's hog-nosed bat was unknown to the world at large prior to 1974. Its common name refers to its discoverer, Thai zoologist Kitti Thonglongya. Thonglongya worked with a British partner, John E. Hill, in classifying bats of Thailand; after Thonglongya died suddenly in February 1974, Hill formally described the species, giving it the binomial name "Craseonycteris thonglongyai" in honour of his colleague. Conservation. As of the species' most recent review in 2008, Kitti's

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Kleinmann's tortoise [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Kleinmann's tortoise Kleinmann's tortoise ("Testudo kleinmanni" ), often called the Egyptian tortoise and occasionally Leith's tortoise, is a critically endangered species of neck-hiding tortoise in the family Testudinidae. The species is endemic to Egypt and Libya. The species was once more widespread, but its numbers are now dwindling. The species is nearly extinct in Egypt, and complete extinction in the wild is a looming threat unless more actions are taken to protect this species. Etymology. The specific name, "

Negev tortoise The Negev tortoise ("Testudo werneri") is a species of tortoise in the family Testudinidae. The species is endemic to the Negev Desert in southern Israel. Taxonomy. "T. werneri" has been considered to be a subspecies or synonym of Kleinmann's tortoise ("T. kleinmanni" ). Description. Males of "T. werneri" may reach a straight carapace length of . Females grow to be larger, attaining a straight carapace length of (Perälä 2001). Conservation status

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Komodo dragon [SEP] IUCN conservation status

months, hatching in April, when insects are most plentiful. Young Komodo dragons are vulnerable and therefore dwell in trees, safe from predators and cannibalistic adults. They take 8 to 9 years to mature, and are estimated to live up to 30 years. Komodo dragons were first recorded by Western scientists in 1910. Their large size and fearsome reputation make them popular zoo exhibits. In the wild, their range has contracted due to human activities, and they are listed as vulnerable by the IUCN. They are protected under

- Nanga Labang village, on the seashore with pristine beaches - Lake Air Panas (Hot Water) in Rana Masak - Gampang Mas village near Borong - Laka Rana Tojong where the Victoria amazonica giant lily grows. An additional feature of interest in the regency is the Pota Komodo dragon which has similar traits to the more well-known Komodo dragon found in neighbouring West Manggarai Regency. The population of the Pota Komodo dragon has been declining and there is now concern about conservation of the local dragon population.

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Kunming catfish [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Kunming catfish The Kunming catfish ("Silurus mento") is a critically endangered species of catfish in the family Siluridae. It is endemic to Dian Chi Lake, China. There have been no confirmed records in decades and it is feared extinct. "S. mento" grows to a length of TL.

fishes (e.g., barred catfish, Atlantic tarpons, common snook and lemon sharks, boa constrictors, black spiny-tailed iguanas and spectacled caimans). Those that do survive grow rapidly, feeding on insects, fish and frogs. Additionally, some young American crocodiles feed on each other. Conservation status. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists the species as vulnerable, but it has not been assessed since 1996. On March 20, 2007, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service declassified the

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Lake Wanam rainbowfish [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Lake Wanam rainbowfish The Lake Wanam rainbowfish ("Glossolepis wanamensis") is a critically endangered species of rainbowfish in the subfamily Melanotaeniinae. It is endemic to Lake Wanam near Lae in Papua New Guinea. It has virtually disappeared from the small lake (2–3 km in diameter) due to competition from introduced, non-native tilapias, but captive populations exist. Sources. - Ryan Junghenn Aquarium Fish Experts

(Ramu rainbowfish) - "Glossolepis wanamensis" (Lake Wanam rainbowfish)

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Leadbeater's possum [SEP] IUCN conservation status

government ... [is] virtually signing the death warrant of the remaining 500 or so Leadbeater's possums." These changes to the "Sustainable Forests (Timber) Act 2004" will have implications not only for the Leadbeater's possum but to the biodiversity, carbon storage and water catchments of the forests. Conservation. On 22 April 2015, Greg Hunt, the Minister for the Environment, announced that the Leadbeater's possum would be listed as a “critically endangered” species under the EPBC Act. The forestry

's possum are the sugar glider, squirrel glider, yellow-bellied glider, mahogany glider and striped possum. - Goblin flea, an insect which only lives on Leadbeater's possum. External links. - ARKive – images and movies of the Leadbeater's possum "(Gymnobelideus leadbeateri)" - Friends of Leadbeater's Possum - MyEnvironment - Leadbeater's Possum EDGE page - Conservation of Leadbeater's Possum - Lost and Found: the Rediscovery of Leadbeater's Possum, video from Museum Victoria.

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Lethrinops microdon [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Lethrinops microdon Lethrinops microdon is an endangered species of cichlid endemic to the southern part of Lake Malawi where it occurs at depths of in areas with soft substrates. This species grow to a length of SL. The species is threatened by trawl fisheries and has greatly declined but little is known about its population and distribution within Lake Malawi, it is given a status of Data Deficient by the IUCN.

"Lethrinops leptodon" - "Lethrinops lethrinus" - "Lethrinops longimanus" - "Lethrinops longipinnis" - "Lethrinops lunaris" - "Lethrinops macracanthus" - "Lethrinops macrochir" - "Lethrinops macrophthalmus" - "Lethrinops marginatus" (Lethrinops rounded head) - "Lethrinops micrentodon" - "Lethrinops microdon" - "Lethrinops microstoma" (littletooth sandeater) - "Lethrinops mylodon" - "Lethrinops oculatus" - "Lethrinops parvidens" (Lethrinops red

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Liparis bautingensis [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Liparis bautingensis Liparis bautingensis is a species of plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is endemic to the Hainan region of southern China. "Liparis bautingensis" is listed as an endangered species.

are endemic to that country, two in North America and one in Europe. Selected species. - "Liparis angustilabris" – Queensland - "Liparis bautingensis" – China - "Liparis bracteata" – Queensland - "Liparis coelogynoides" – N.S.W., Qld./small - "Liparis condylobulbon" – Taiwan, Indochina to south-west Pacific/small - "Liparis crenulata" – Indonesia - "Liparis elegans" – Indonesia, New Guinea - "Liparis fleckeri" – Qld. -

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Lycodon alcalai [SEP] IUCN conservation status

records of the snake exist from Calayan island as well, and the species may also be found on other small islands in the region. The International Union for Conservation of Nature considers "Lycodon alcalai" to be a species of least concern, based on a survey in 2007. The islands that it inhabits are well protected, have very few inhabitants, and do not experience anthropogenic environmental disturbances such as hunting or logging. External links. - Lycodon alcalai at the Reptile Database

Lycodon alcalai Lycodon alcalai, also known as Alcala's wolf snake, is a species of colubrid snake found on the islands of Batan and Sabtang in the Philippines. Etymology and evolution. The species name "alcalai" was chosen to honor the naturalist A.C. Alcala, who made significant contributions to herpetology in the Philippines. "Lycodon alcalai" is a member of the genus "Lycodon", a genus of snakes commonly known as wolf snakes. The genus belongs to the snake family Colubridae, the largest snake family

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Lycodon butleri [SEP] IUCN conservation status

IUCN) considers "Lycodon butleri" to be a species of "Least Concern", based on a 2011 survey. The species faces no major threats, and no population trends are known. No species-specific conservation policies exist for this snake, but its range includes several protected areas. Further reading. - Boulenger GA (1900). "Description of a new Snake from the Perak Hills". "J. Bombay Nat.Hist. Soc." 13: 336. ("Lycodon butleri",

common name desert tawny owl (subsequently shortened to desert owl by some authors). Conservation status. The IUCN lists "Strix omanensis" (now considered a synonym of "Strix butleri") as data deficient. (The IUCN's evaluation for "Strix butleri" predates taxonomic changes, so now more properly applies to the desert owl, "Strix hadorami".) Description. The Omani owl has a bi-coloured pale and dark grey face with orange eyes, dark greyish brown upperparts, pale

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Lycodon solivagus [SEP] IUCN conservation status

being a recently identified species; therefore, "Lycodon solivagus" is classified by the IUCN Red List as being "Data Deficient." Potential threats to its existence remain poorly known. External links. - Lycodon solivagus at the Reptile Database

Lycodon solivagus Lycodon solivagus, also known as the common wolf snake, is a species of colubrid snake found on Luzon Island in the Philippines. Etymology. The species name "solivagus" is derived from the Latin words "solus" and "vagus", which mean “wandering alone.” The name was chosen by the biologists who described the species because the individual they captured was found wandering alone. Description. The head of "Lycodon solivagus" is distinct from its neck, and slightly flattened

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Lygodactylus williamsi [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Lygodactylus williamsi Lygodactylus williamsi is a critically endangered species of lizards, endemic to a small area of Tanzania. Common names include turquoise dwarf gecko, William's dwarf gecko, or, in the pet trade, electric blue gecko. Illegal wild-caught specimens are widely sold in the pet trade, often misdescribed as captive-bred. Although "L. williamsi" breeds in captivity, the young require a lot of care, making large-scale breeding difficult. A captive breeding project and studbook was initiated by EAZA zoos

in 1964. It is currently recognized as an IUCN Category IV — Habitat/Species Management Area. The area is home to at least 226 vertebrate species, including 52 amphibians and 174 mammals. Several endangered species are recorded from the area including lion and black rhino as well as lesser-known species. The reserve is adjacent to Mikumi National Park about 180 miles west of Dar es Salaam. The forest holds special significance for conservation of the turquoise gecko ("Lygodactylus williamsi"), being only one of two localities

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MacGregor's honeyeater [SEP] IUCN conservation status

forests of New Guinea. The diet consists mainly of fruits. This puzzling and little-known species has traditionally been considered a bird-of-paradise, but is actually a honeyeater. Recent genetic evidence on the MacGregor's honeyeater confirms that it belongs to the Meliphagidae family. It is similar and closely related to the smoky honeyeater. The name commemorates its discoverer, the administrator of British New Guinea Sir William MacGregor. Due to small and declining population, the MacGregor's honeyeater is evaluated as vulnerable on the IUCN

Accipiter fasciatus"), collared sparrowhawk ("Accipiter cirrocephalus") and Australian hobby ("Falco longipennis") (Fisher et al. 1972). Predation and competition aspects may be a useful area for further research on the pied honeyeater. Conservation. Conservation Conservation status. The pied honeyeater is listed as least concern by the International Union of Conservation of Nature (IUCN) due to its extremely large range and apparent stability of population size, however population size has not been quantified. It has been seen to

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Macrotarsomys petteri [SEP] IUCN conservation status

The IUCN Red List assesses Petter's big-footed mouse as "Data Deficient", but notes that the species will very probably qualify as threatened if its current distribution turns out to be restricted to primary forest in the Mikea Forest. The Mikea Forest is one of the largest remaining forests of southwestern Madagascar, but it is not protected and is threatened by logging, pasture, and conversion to agricultural land. Literature cited. - Garbutt, N. 2007. Mammals of Madagascar: A Complete Guide. A &

previously been reported from other southern Madagascar sites, and at least some of these may be "M. petteri". A karstic deposit near Lake Tsimanampetsotsa (dated to the Late Pliocene or Early Pleistocene on unclear grounds) contained three species of "Macrotarsomys", including a very large one that may well be "M. petteri". Remains identified as greater big-footed mouse have been reported from a cave at Ankazoabo in southern Madagascar; these may also be Petter's big-footed mouse. Conservation status.

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Madagascan fish eagle [SEP] IUCN conservation status

is threatened by habitat destruction and persecution, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being "critically endangered". Description. The Madagascan fish eagle is a medium-sized sea eagle, long and with a wingspan of . The body and wings are dark brown, with a pale brown head and a white tail; the bill is blackish with a paler base, and the legs are pale grey. Males weigh , while the slightly larger females weigh . Its closest relative is

Another critical threat to the Cambodian populations of the grey-headed fish eagle on the Tonlé Sap is the damming of the Mekong River for hydropower, which will possibly have adverse effects on critical flood regimes of the Tonlé Sap. Conservation status. The grey-headed fish eagle is currently listed as Near-Threatened on the IUCN Red List. The population is estimated to be between 10,000–100,000 mature individuals on the basis that it may not exceed a five figure total. This estimate was completed in 2001 with poor data quality

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Magnolia jardinensis [SEP] IUCN conservation status

probably a very sought-after logged timber species, similar to others species of its family. Conservation status. "Magnolia jardinensis" was classified as a critically endangered species (CR) by the Red book of Colombian plants, which is due to its distributional range and because the population is very small. Flowering and fruiting. The tree has flowers almost the whole year, with a slight decrease of the reproductive output during the month of June. It offers an abundant flowering with floral buds and opened flowers

Magnolia jardinensis Magnolia jardinensis is a tree native to Colombia and endangered due to its exploitation. Common names include "Gallinazo blanco", "copachí" and "centello". Description. This tree can reach a height of up to 25 m and up to 60 cm in diameter. The bark is grey coloured with dark streaks. Young leaves have a woolly and golden pubescense. Leaves are spiralled, elliptic and chartaceous, 15.3 cm to 34 cm in length and 10.6 to 21.4 cm in

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Malabar snakehead [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Malabar snakehead The Malabar snakehead ("Channa diplogramma") is a vulnerable species of snakehead from freshwater in the Western Ghats in India. Until 2011, it was usually included in the giant snakehead, "C. micropeltes". Taxonomy. Sir Francis Day described "Ophiocephalus diplogramma" in 1865 based on one juvenile specimen (42 mm in length) collected near the mouth of the Cochin River in the port city of Cochin (southwestern India), and called it Malabar snakehead. The color pattern of this

eruption of Colo Volcano on Una-Una Island in Tomini Bay in 1983. This is unlikely to be the case. Instead most scientists believe the human introduction of the predatory fishes including snakehead, "Channa striata", and tilapia, "Oreochromis mossambicus", most likely led to their present conservation status. Conservation Conservation status. The duck-billed buntingi's status on the IUCN Red List changed from critically endangered] to possibly extinct in 2019. Historically the species was not closely monitored so it is unclear when the

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Manilkara excisa [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Manilkara excisa Manilkara excisa (known locally as either sapodilla bullet, sapodilla or simply sappa) is an endangered species of tall tree in the sapodilla family. It is endemic to the extremely steep, forested limestone hills of Trelawny, Cockpit Country and St. James parishes in Jamaica, where, although it is highly prized for its wood, it is threatened by habitat loss.

List of species Native species Sapotaceae. - "Chrysophyllum" - "Chrysophyllum argenteum" - "Chrysophyllum cainito" - "Chrysophyllum oliviforme" - "Chrysophyllum pauciflorum" - "Manilkara" - "Manilkara bidentata" - "Manilkara excisa" - "Manilkara gonavensis" - "Manilkara jaimiqui" - "Manilkara mayarensis" - "Manilkara pleeana" - "Manilkara sideroxylon" - "Manilkara valenzuelana" - "Micropholis" - "Micropholis chrysophylloides"

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Manilkara spectabilis [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Manilkara spectabilis Manilkara spectabilis, or bully tree (not to be confused with other trees with the same common name), is a little-understood, critically endangered species of tree in the sapodilla family. It has only ever been collected for botanical study once, from a single site near Limón in the Atlantic coastal forests of Costa Rica. It is believed to be endemic to this lowland region, the rainforests of which, though once unbroken, are now honeycombed by ongoing logging operations.

of these species except "N. flava" have been recorded. Due to the patchy distribution of "N. spectabilis", its conservation status is listed as Vulnerable on the 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Upon observing "N. spectabilis" on Mount Pangulubao in 1995, botanist Charles Clarke wrote that he "got the impression that collectors had taken a bit of a toll on the population, partly because very few immature plants were visible". Related species. "Nepenthes spectabilis" is thought to be

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Maranhão red-handed howler [SEP] IUCN conservation status

Maranhão red-handed howler The Maranhão red-handed howler ("Alouatta ululata") is an endangered species of howler monkey endemic to forests (for example Babaçu forests) in the northeastern Brazilian states of Ceará, Maranhão and Piauí. It was previously thought to be a subspecies of the red-handed howler, but unlike that species, the Maranhão red-handed howler is strongly sexually dichromatic.

"Alouatta guariba clamitans" (Southern brown howler) - ICMBio status - "Alouatta guariba guariba" (Northern brown howler) - ICMBio status - "Alouatta ululata" (Maranhão red-handed howler) - ICMBio status - "Ateles belzebuth" (White-bellied spider monkey) - ICMBio status - "Ateles chamek" (Peruvian spider monkey) - ICMBio status - "Ateles marginatus" (White-cheeked spider monkey) - ICMBio status - "Brachyteles arachnoides" (Southern muriqui)

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