Atlantica gomerensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Atlantica gomerensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion on La Gomera island. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter soil chemistry and compete for resources. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specialized microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.
Habitat
This species is endemic to the Canary Island of La Gomera, where it inhabits specialized rocky coastal areas and cliff faces with specific soil and moisture conditions. It occurs in narrow ecological niches within the island's unique laurel forest remnants and adjacent transitional zones.
