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JUSTIFICATION: Macarorchestia martini is a cave-adapted species from a single island, Terceira (Azores, Portugal). It has a very small Extent of Occurrence (EOO = 4 km²) and Area of Occupancy (AOO = 4 km²). The species is rare and only known from a single subpopulation in the coastal lava tube of Gruta das Agulhas. The area surrounding the cave is heavily impacted by human activities. Further research is needed into its population, ecology and life history; and a habitat management plan is needed and one is anticipated to be developed during the coming years. We also suggest the regular monitoring of the species (every ten years), and restricting access to the cave. The species is assessed as Critically Endangered (CR) based on the single location and current and future possible cave degradation.
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Macarorchestia martini Terceira Island (Azores) Azores
Citation
Nunes, R. & Borges, P.A.V. (2020). "Macarorchestia martini". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020: e.T124929897A124930911. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T124929897A124930911.en.
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IUCN