Miriamrothschildia aldabrensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Miriamrothschildia aldabrensis faces severe threats from habitat degradation on Aldabra Atoll, where invasive plant species and altered vegetation structure compromise its specialized ecological requirements. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with rising sea levels and increased storm intensity associated with climate change posing additional risks to its low-lying coral atoll habitat. Human disturbance from research activities and tourism, though limited, can impact the delicate ecosystem balance this endemic species depends upon.
Habitat
This species is endemic to Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles, inhabiting the unique coral atoll ecosystem with its specialized vegetation communities. It occurs in areas with native shrubland and grassland vegetation typical of raised coral atolls in the western Indian Ocean.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in BLATTELLIDAE
Threatened in Seychelles
Frequently asked questions
Why is Miriamrothschildia aldabrensis classified as Endangered?
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