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Gran Canaria Stick Grasshopper

Acrostira tamarani

DecliningENEUENEU

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Acrostira tamarani faces severe pressure from urban development and tourism infrastructure expansion across its limited range in the Canary Islands. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while introduced plant species compete for resources in its specialized coastal and semi-arid environments. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency in its already water-limited habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Canary Islands species inhabits coastal and semi-arid environments, typically found in rocky areas and scrubland vegetation zones. It occurs in specialized microhabitats within the unique laurel forest and thermosclerophyllous woodland ecosystems of the archipelago.

Forest· majorShrubland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area managementSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gran Canaria Stick Grasshopper classified as Endangered?
Gran Canaria Stick Grasshopper is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Acrostira tamarani faces severe pressure from urban development and tourism infrastructure expansion across its limited range in the Canary Islands. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while introduced plant species compete for resources in its specialized coastal and semi-arid environments. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency in its already water-limited habitat.
Where does Gran Canaria Stick Grasshopper live?
Gran Canaria Stick Grasshopper occurs in Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Gran Canaria Stick Grasshopper?
The main threats to Gran Canaria Stick Grasshopper are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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