scholarly journals Rediscovery and taxonomic placement of Solanum polyphyllum Phil. (Solanaceae), a narrow endemic from the Chilean Atacama Desert

PhytoKeys ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 156 ◽  
pp. 47-54
Author(s):  
Andres Moreira-Muñoz ◽  
Melica Muñoz-Schick
Keyword(s):  
Endangered Species ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Atacama Desert ◽  
Original Description ◽  
Altitudinal Belt ◽  
Narrow Endemic ◽  
Restricted Distribution ◽  
Solanum Sect ◽  
Recent Monograph ◽  
Made In

Although the original description of Solanum polyphyllum Phil. was made in 1891, this species was not seen until it was re-discovered 128 years later in 2019 in the Atacama Desert. Fruits and seeds were previously unknown and a complete description is provided here. This species was not treated in the most recent monograph of Solanum sect. Regmandra, but it should be incorporated in this section due to its glabrous, sessile and entire leaves, which are decurrent onto the stem. Morphologically, S. polyphyllum is similar to S. paposanum, also of section Regmandra, but differs in the entire leaves (against margins with 4–5 acute lobes in S. paposanum) and glabrous leaves (moderately pubescent adaxially and velutinous abaxially in S. paposanum). The rediscovery of S. polyphyllum at a new locality at the same altitudinal belt as the type, re-affirms its restricted distribution and endemism and supports a potential conservation status as an endangered species.

Redescription of the monotypic genus Cubacanthozomus (Schizomida: Hubbardiidae) and conservation status of its type-species

Zootaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 4323 (4) ◽  
pp. 534 ◽  
Author(s):  
LUIS F. DE ARMAS ◽  
RENÉ BARBA DÍAZ ◽  
AYLÍN ALEGRE BARROSO
Keyword(s):  
Natural History ◽  
Type Species ◽  
New Genus ◽  
Additional Data ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Original Description ◽  
Morphological Evidence ◽  
Monotypic Genus ◽  
True Type ◽  
Made In

Some of the taxonomic characters originally argued for the Cuban monotypic genus Cubacanthozomus Teruel, 2007, are unsubstantial. Others were misinterpretations of drawings given in the original description of Schizomus rowlandi Dumitresco, 1973, the only source of taxonomic information on which Teruel (2007) based the new genus. Recently a new collection of this species was made in a small cave about 350 m from one of the caves mentioned in the original description: Cueva de Majana, Baracoa municipality, Guantánamo province. On the basis of new morphological evidence found during examination of two females and a male, both the genus Cubacanthozomus and its type-species are herein redescribed. Cueva de Majana is recognized as the true type locality of C. rowlandi, which male holotype was erroneously listed as being collected in a cave from central Cuba, 600 km away. Additional data are provided on the morphology, natural history and conservation status of C. rowlandi, which is now being proposed as an endangered species. 

Filling a knowledge gap of two centuries: rediscovery of Eugenia subamplexicaulis (Myrtaceae) with notes on its morphology, distribution and conservation

Phytotaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 428 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-145
Author(s):  
THIAGO FERNANDES ◽  
JAIR EUSTÁQUIO QUINTINO FARIA ◽  
CAROLYN ELINORE BARNES PROENÇA ◽  
JOÃO MARCELO ALVARENGA BRAGA
Keyword(s):  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Original Description ◽  
Morphological Description ◽  
Paulo State ◽  
First Time ◽  
Janeiro State ◽  
Made In

Eugenia subamplexicaulis belongs to Eugenia sect. Pilothecium and was described based on a collection made in São Paulo state by C.F.P. von Martius in 1817. After that, no other collection of this species was made until May 2018, over 200 years later, when this species was rediscovered in the rocky formation Monumento Natural da Pedra de Itaocaia, a protected area located in Rio de Janeiro state. This study provides an enhanced morphological description of the species, notes on its morphological affinities, geographic distribution and conservation status. The species can be recognized by its subsessile leaves, dichasial inflorescences and oblate fruits with up to three seeds. The fruits are described for the first time, since the original description was based only on a single flowering specimen. Additionally, the first photographic documentation of the live plant in its habitat is presented.

scholarly journals Co-extinct and critically co-endangered species of parasitic lice, and conservation-induced extinction: should lice be reintroduced to their hosts?

Oryx ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lajos Rózsa ◽  
Zoltán Vas
Keyword(s):  
Endangered Species ◽  
Host Specificity ◽  
Host Species ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Iucn Red List ◽  
Red List ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Common Phenomenon ◽  
Global Extinction

AbstractThe co-extinction of parasitic taxa and their host species is considered a common phenomenon in the current global extinction crisis. However, information about the conservation status of parasitic taxa is scarce. We present a global list of co-extinct and critically co-endangered parasitic lice (Phthiraptera), based on published data on their host-specificity and their hosts’ conservation status according to the IUCN Red List. We list six co-extinct and 40 (possibly 41) critically co-endangered species. Additionally, we recognize 2–4 species that went extinct as a result of conservation efforts to save their hosts. Conservationists should consider preserving host-specific lice as part of their efforts to save species.

Adesmia subtropicalis (Leguminosae, Papilionoideae, Dalbergieae), a new endangered species from the Brazilian Pampas

Phytotaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 521 (3) ◽  
pp. 219-226
Author(s):  
THIAGO COBRA E MONTEIRO ◽  
JOÃO RICARDO VIEIRA IGANCI ◽  
SILVIA T.S. MIOTTO ◽  
ANA PAULA FORTUNA-PEREZ
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Endangered Species ◽  
Related Species ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Closely Related Species ◽  
Taxonomic Review

In the context of an ongoing taxonomic review of Adesmia subg. Adesmia ser. Bicolores, a new endangered species endemic to Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, is herein described. The new species present a long glandular ochraceous indumentum, flowers 10–15 mm long, and arilated seeds. Information about morphology, differences from closely related species, phenology, conservation status, and etymology are provided.

scholarly journals Description of two new species of Avicularia Lamarck 1818 and redescription of Avicularia diversipes (C. L. Koch 1842) (Araneae, Theraphosidae, Aviculariinae)—three possibly threatened Brazilian species

Zootaxa ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 2223 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
ROGÉRIO BERTANI ◽  
CAROLINE SAYURI FUKUSHIMA
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Protected Areas ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Original Description ◽  
Color Pattern ◽  
Habitat Destruction ◽  
Southern State ◽  
Two New Species ◽  
Specimen Identification ◽  
Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest

Avicularia diversipes (C. L. Koch 1842) known previously only from its original description is redescribed along with Avicularia sooretama sp. nov. and Avicularia gamba sp. nov. The three species are endemic to Brazilian Atlantic rainforest. With other Avicularia species, they share a procurved anterior eye row, slender embolus and medially folded spermathecae, whereas they have unusual characters, such as a very long and spiraled embolus (A. diversipes) and spermathecae with multilobular apex (A. sooretama sp. nov.). Furthermore, the three species lack a tibial apophysis in males and share a distinctive color pattern ontogeny that is not known in any other Avicularia species. The conservation status of the three species is discussed, especially with respect to endemism, illegal trafficking and habitat destruction. The creation of protected areas in southern State of Bahia, Brazil, is recommended, as well as the inclusion of these species in IUCN and CITES lists. Appendices with figures and species information are presented to facilitate correct specimen identification by custom officers, in order to limit illegal traffic.

Holopogon pekinensis (Orchidaceae), a new heteromycotrophic species from Northern China

Phytotaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 326 (2) ◽  
pp. 151
Author(s):  
XIAN-YUN MU ◽  
BING LIU ◽  
YI-XUAN ZHU ◽  
LING TONG ◽  
QIN-WEN LIN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Endangered Species ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Far East ◽  
Northern China ◽  
Identification Key ◽  
Beijing City ◽  
East Russia ◽  
Light Green

Holopogon pekinensis, a new heteromycotrophic orchid from Beijing City, China, is described and illustrated. This new species is morphologically similar to an endangered species endemic to Far East Russia, Holopogon ussuriensis Komarov & Nevski, but differs in having green flowers (vs white) and light green pubescence (vs red). Its conservation status and an identification key to Holopogon are provided.

scholarly journals Nepal’s National Red List of Birds

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 9700 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol Inskipp ◽  
Hem Sagar Baral ◽  
Tim Inskipp ◽  
Ambika Prasad Khatiwada ◽  
Monsoon Pokharel Khatiwada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endangered Species ◽  
Biological Diversity ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Bird Species ◽  
Convention On Biological Diversity ◽  
Wetland Birds ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Critically Endangered Species ◽  
Passerine Species ◽  
Over Exploitation

The main objectives of the Nepal National Bird Red Data Book were to provide comprehensive and up-to-date accounts of all the bird species found in Nepal, assess their status applying the IUCN Guidelines at Regional Levels, identify threats to all bird species and recommend the most practical measures for their conservation.  It is hoped that the Bird RDB will help Nepal achieve the Convention on Biological Diversity target of preventing the extinction of known threatened species and improving their conservation status.  As population changes of Nepal’s birds have been studied for only a few species, assessments of species’ national status were mainly made by assessing changes in distribution.  Species distribution maps were produced for all of Nepal’s bird species except vagrants and compared to maps that were produced in 1991 using the same mapping system.  Of the 878 bird species recorded, 168 species (19%) were assessed as nationally threatened. These comprise 68 (40%) Critically Endangered species, 38 (23%) Endangered species and 62 (37%) Vulnerable species.  A total of 62 species was considered Near Threatened and 22 species Data Deficient.  Over 55% of the threatened birds are lowland grassland specialists, 25% are wetland birds and 24% tropical and sub-tropical broadleaved forest birds.  Larger birds appear to be more threatened than smaller birds with 98 (25%) non-passerine species threatened and 67 (14%) passerine species.  Habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation are the most important threats.  Other threats include chemical poisoning, over-exploitation, climate change, hydropower, invasive species, intensification of agriculture, disturbance, and limited conservation measures and research.  Measures to address these threats are described.  It was also concluded that re-assessments of the status of certain bird groups carried out every five years and the setting up of a national online system for storing and reporting bird sightings would be useful.

scholarly journals The Gustavia clade (Lecythidaceae) in Central America: a new record of Gustavia sessilis and a key to its species

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juvenal Enrique Batista Guerra ◽  
Orlando O. Ortiz
Keyword(s):  
Endangered Species ◽  
Central America ◽  
New Record ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Central American ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Neotropical Tree ◽  
Natural Range ◽  
First Time ◽  
Conservation Of Biodiversity

Background and Aims: Gustavia sessilis is a neotropical tree, belonging to the Lecythidaceae family, until now known from the Colombian Chocó region only. In this paper, we report G. sessilis for the first time for Central America. Methods: Central American specimens of G. sessilis were collected in 2019 from the Darién Province (eastern Panama). Plant identifications were confirmed by comparing collected specimens with those identified earlier and housed in the MO, PMA, SCZ and UCH herbaria. Type specimens were examined by consulting the JSTOR Global Plants database. The estimations of the conservation status were made based on the criteria of the IUCN.Key results: The record of G. sessilis for Central America is presented, based on a collection made from eastern Panama (Darién Province). Photographs, taxonomic comments, and conservation notes are provided. Additionally, a key for the Central American Gustavia species is included.Conclusions: The distribution of G. sessilis now ranges from Bahía Piñas, Darién Province, Panama to the Condoto river, Chocó region, Colombia, highlighting the importance of the Chocó Panama-Colombia region for the conservation of biodiversity, since it could act as a natural corridor for species. Taking into account the small number of records and the restricted natural range of this species, we recommend considering G. sessilis as an endangered species.

Ulocladium lignicola. [Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria].

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. F. Castañeda Ruíz
Keyword(s):  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Original Description

Abstract A description is provided for Ulocladium lignicola, which is known only from bark of an unidentified plant. The original description does not specify whether the bark was living or dead. Some information on its habitat, dispersal and transmission, and conservation status is given, along with details of its geographical distribution (Asia (India (Andhra Pradesh))).

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