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Scientific Name: Ephippiger camillae
Species Authority: Fontana & Massa, 2000
Common Name(s):
English – Camilla's Saddle Bush-cricket
Taxonomic Source(s): Eades, D.C., Otte, D., Cigliano, M.M. and Braun, H. 2016. Orthoptera Species File. Version 5.0/5.0. Available at: Orthoptera.SpeciesFile.org.
Assessment Information [top]
Red List Category & Criteria: Critically Endangered (Possibly Extinct) B1ab(v)+2ab(v) ver 3.1
Year Published: 2016
Date Assessed: 2015-05-17
Assessor(s): Buzzetti, F.M., Hochkirch, A., Fontana, P., Kleukers, R., Massa, B. & Odé, B.
Reviewer(s): Bushell, M. & Cálix, M.
Contributor(s): Weinberger, J. & Kranz, M.
Facilitator/Compiler(s): Nieto, A.
Justification:
Camilla's Saddle Bush-cricket (Ephippiger camillae) is only known from the type locality in the Madonie Mountains in Sicily, Italy. This species is assessed as Critically Endangered (Possibly Extinct) since it has not been found since the 1880's despite surveys having been carried out in the area. In addition, its extent of occurrence (EOO) and area of occupancy (AOO) are both 4 km², it occurs at only one location, and there is an inferred continuing decline in the number of mature individuals since the species has not been found recently. It may possibly be extinct and further research is needed to find out if the species is still extant. If so, immediate conservation action is required.
Date last seen: 1880
Geographic Range [top]
Range Description:
Camilla's Saddle Bush-cricket is only known from the type locality in the Madonie Mountains in Sicily, Italy (Massa et al. 2012). This species has not been found since the original material was collected (1880's) despite repeated searches in the area, and its extent of occurrence (EOO) and area of occupancy (AOO) are both 4 km².
Countries occurrence:
Native:
Italy (Sicilia)
Additional data:
♦ Estimated area of occupancy (AOO) - km2: 4
♦ Number of Locations: 1
Range Map: Click here to open the map viewer and explore range.
Population [top]
Population: There is no quantitative data on the population size or trend, but since the species has not been found recently, the population trend is inferred to be declining.
Current Population Trend: Decreasing
Additional data:
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology:
The species of this genus inhabit shrubland, but there is no available information about the specific habitat and ecological requirements of this species.
Systems: Terrestrial
Movement patterns: Not a Migrant
Use and Trade [top]
Use and Trade:
This species is not utilised.
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s):
The threats to this species are unknown. However, taking into account the species is only known from its type locality, and it is unknown whether it is still extant, it is precautionarily considered to occur at only one location.
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions:
There are no conservation measures in place for this species, but its type locality is situated in a protected area. Further research is needed to find out if the species is still extant. If so, immediate conservation action is required.
Source: www.iucnredlist.org/details/summary/47691366/0
Species Authority: Fontana & Massa, 2000
Common Name(s):
English – Camilla's Saddle Bush-cricket
Taxonomic Source(s): Eades, D.C., Otte, D., Cigliano, M.M. and Braun, H. 2016. Orthoptera Species File. Version 5.0/5.0. Available at: Orthoptera.SpeciesFile.org.
Assessment Information [top]
Red List Category & Criteria: Critically Endangered (Possibly Extinct) B1ab(v)+2ab(v) ver 3.1
Year Published: 2016
Date Assessed: 2015-05-17
Assessor(s): Buzzetti, F.M., Hochkirch, A., Fontana, P., Kleukers, R., Massa, B. & Odé, B.
Reviewer(s): Bushell, M. & Cálix, M.
Contributor(s): Weinberger, J. & Kranz, M.
Facilitator/Compiler(s): Nieto, A.
Justification:
Camilla's Saddle Bush-cricket (Ephippiger camillae) is only known from the type locality in the Madonie Mountains in Sicily, Italy. This species is assessed as Critically Endangered (Possibly Extinct) since it has not been found since the 1880's despite surveys having been carried out in the area. In addition, its extent of occurrence (EOO) and area of occupancy (AOO) are both 4 km², it occurs at only one location, and there is an inferred continuing decline in the number of mature individuals since the species has not been found recently. It may possibly be extinct and further research is needed to find out if the species is still extant. If so, immediate conservation action is required.
Date last seen: 1880
Geographic Range [top]
Range Description:
Camilla's Saddle Bush-cricket is only known from the type locality in the Madonie Mountains in Sicily, Italy (Massa et al. 2012). This species has not been found since the original material was collected (1880's) despite repeated searches in the area, and its extent of occurrence (EOO) and area of occupancy (AOO) are both 4 km².
Countries occurrence:
Native:
Italy (Sicilia)
Additional data:
♦ Estimated area of occupancy (AOO) - km2: 4
♦ Number of Locations: 1
Range Map: Click here to open the map viewer and explore range.
Population [top]
Population: There is no quantitative data on the population size or trend, but since the species has not been found recently, the population trend is inferred to be declining.
Current Population Trend: Decreasing
Additional data:
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology:
The species of this genus inhabit shrubland, but there is no available information about the specific habitat and ecological requirements of this species.
Systems: Terrestrial
Movement patterns: Not a Migrant
Use and Trade [top]
Use and Trade:
This species is not utilised.
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s):
The threats to this species are unknown. However, taking into account the species is only known from its type locality, and it is unknown whether it is still extant, it is precautionarily considered to occur at only one location.
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions:
There are no conservation measures in place for this species, but its type locality is situated in a protected area. Further research is needed to find out if the species is still extant. If so, immediate conservation action is required.
Source: www.iucnredlist.org/details/summary/47691366/0