Species conservation profiles of spiders (Araneae) endemic to mainland Portugal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Iberian Peninsula is a diverse region that contains several different bioclimatic areas within one confined space, leading to high biodiversity. Portugal distinguishes itself in this regard by having a high count of spider species (829) and a remarkable number of endemic spider species (42) for its size (approximately 88,890 km2). However, only one non-endemic species (Macrothele calpeiana) is currently protected by the Natura 2000 network and no endemic spider species (aside from Anapistula ataecina) has been assessed according to the IUCN Red List criteria. The objective of this paper is to assess all non-assessed endemic species (41) as well as M. calpeiana.

New information

The 43 assessed species belong to 15 families, the richest bein

SUBMITTER: Branco VV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6794330 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature