CR

Mahezomus apicoporus

Unknown

Overview

Mahezomus is a monotypic genus of hubbardiid short-tailed whipscorpions, first described by Mark Harvey in 2001. Its single species, Mahezomus apicoporus is distributed in Seychelles.

Mahezomus apicoporus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive plant species are altering the microhabitat conditions essential for this specialized invertebrate's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats within native forest understory and adjacent grassland margins, requiring specific soil conditions and moisture levels. It is typically found in leaf litter and organic debris where it plays a role in decomposition processes.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

Other threatened species in HUBBARDIIDAE

EN

Anepsiozomus sobrinus

Unknown
EN

Apozomus gerlachi

Unknown
VU

Bamazomus aviculus

Unknown

Threatened in Seychelles

EN

Acropora mossambica

Declining
EN

Imperturbatia violescens

Stable
EN

Aldabra Fody

Foudia aldabrana

Increasing
CR

Ariadna ustulata

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Mahezomus apicoporus classified as Critically Endangered?
Mahezomus apicoporus is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Mahezomus apicoporus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive plant species are altering the microhabitat conditions essential for this specialized invertebrate's survival.
Where does Mahezomus apicoporus live?
Mahezomus apicoporus occurs in Seychelles. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Mahezomus apicoporus?
The main threats to Mahezomus apicoporus are 8.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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