Nikoulabasis malcolmi
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Nikoulabasis malcolmi faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited Mediterranean range. Urban development and agricultural intensification have reduced the availability of suitable rocky substrates and native vegetation communities essential for this species' survival. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency, which can affect the delicate moisture balance required by this specialized invertebrate.
Habitat
This species inhabits rocky Mediterranean environments, typically found among limestone outcrops and stone walls with associated native vegetation. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including adequate moisture retention and shelter provided by rock crevices and established plant communities.
