Discula Tabellata, Madeiran Land Snail

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Discula tabellata, Madeiran Land Snail

Assessment by: Seddon, M.B.

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Citation: Seddon, M.B. 2013. Discula tabellata. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2013: e.T6721A12799890. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T6721A12799890.en

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Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family

Animalia Mollusca Gastropoda Stylommatophora Hygromiidae

Taxon Name: Discula tabellata (R.T. Lowe, 1852)

Common Name(s): • English: Madeiran Land Snail Assessment Information

Red List Category & Criteria: Critically Endangered B1ab(iii) ver 3.1

Year Published: 2013

Date Assessed: August 31, 2010

Justification: Seddon (2008) noted that this species is on the European Union and Habitats Directive Species Annex II and IV which means that a SAC should be designated for this species. Latest evaluation suggests it meets the criteria for Critically Endangered B1ab(iii) (version 3.1). All recent records are only from Garajau, a single area on the south side of Madeira, where habitat area and quality has been reduced through a building development above the cliffs for residents and tourists. The habitats are under pressure due to continued development, although main habitats are on the sea-cliff beneath where possible threats include invasive plants, fire and tipping. The previous assessment was Endangered (IUCN 1996), but the knowledge of range was more limited and recent survey shows that it is restricted to Garajau, so the revised assessment is based on new data.

Previously Published Red List Assessments 1996 – Endangered (EN)

1994 – Vulnerable (V)

1990 – Vulnerable (V)

1988 – Vulnerable (V)

1986 – Vulnerable (V)

1983 – Vulnerable (V)

Geographic Range

Range Description: This species is endemic to Madeira, where it has always been rare. Seddon (2008) notes that is restricted to the south coast of Madeira (Cabo Garajau to Cabo Girao) and similar range was reported by Wollaston (1878), Paiva (1866) and Nobre (1931). Paiva's records are from west of Funchal, whereas

© The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Discula tabellata – published in 2013. 1 http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T6721A12799890.en Wollaston's records all come from the Garajau area. Recent records (NMW database, field records 1984, 1995) confirm the species is still living on sea-cliffs by Cabo Garajau (Seddon 2008).

Country Occurrence: Native: Portugal (Madeira)

© The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Discula tabellata – published in 2013. 3 http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T6721A12799890.en Population Estimates of population size by field recording suggest that the species is not common at the site. Current Population Trend: Unknown

Habitat and Ecology (see Appendix for additional information) Discula tabellata lives in crevices of bare rock faces, on dry stone walls and at the base of grasses and herbs on cliff top boulders.

Systems: Terrestrial

Use and Trade The species is not known to be utilised, although occasionally sold by shell collectors.

Threats (see Appendix for additional information) All recent records are only from Garajau, a single area on the south side of Madeira, where habitat area and quality has been reduced through a building development above the cliffs for residents and tourists. The habitats are under pressure due to continued development, although main habitats are on the sea- cliff beneath where possible threats include invasive plants, fire and tipping.

Conservation Actions (see Appendix for additional information) This species is listed on the European Union Habitats Directive Species Annex II and IV, which means that a SAC should be designated for this species. Further conservation actions required are a habitat monitoring programme for the species (as a proxy for population trends). Credits

Assessor(s): Seddon, M.B.

Reviewer(s): Cameron, R., Groh, K., Cuttelod, A. & Neubert, E.

© The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Discula tabellata – published in 2013. 4 http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T6721A12799890.en Bibliography Groombridge, B. (ed.) 1994. 1994 IUCN Red List of Threatened Animals. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland.

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Wollaston, T.V. 1878 Testacea Atlantica or the land and freshwater shells of Azores, aderiras, Salvages, Canaries, Cape Verdes and Saint Helena. London; Reeve.

Citation Seddon, M.B. 2013. Discula tabellata. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2013: e.T6721A12799890. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T6721A12799890.en

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Habitats (http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes)

Major Season Suitability Habitat Importance? 4. Grassland -> 4.4. Grassland - Temperate - Suitable Yes

0. Root -> 6. Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) - Suitable Yes

Threats (http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes)

Threat Timing Scope Severity Impact Score 1. Residential & commercial development -> 1.1. Ongoing - - - Housing & urban areas Stresses: 1. Ecosystem stresses -> 1.1. Ecosystem conversion 1. Ecosystem stresses -> 1.2. Ecosystem degradation 2. Species Stresses -> 2.1. Species mortality 1. Residential & commercial development -> 1.3. Ongoing - - - Tourism & recreation areas Stresses: 1. Ecosystem stresses -> 1.1. Ecosystem conversion 1. Ecosystem stresses -> 1.2. Ecosystem degradation 2. Species Stresses -> 2.1. Species mortality 6. Human intrusions & disturbance -> 6.1. Ongoing - - - Recreational activities Stresses: 1. Ecosystem stresses -> 1.2. Ecosystem degradation 7. Natural system modifications -> 7.1. Fire & fire Ongoing - - - suppression -> 7.1.1. Increase in fire frequency/intensity Stresses: 2. Species Stresses -> 2.1. Species mortality 8. Invasive & other problematic species & genes -> Ongoing - - - 8.1. Invasive non-native/alien species -> 8.1.1. Unspecified species Stresses: 1. Ecosystem stresses -> 1.2. Ecosystem degradation

Conservation Actions Needed (http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes)

Conservation Actions Needed 1. Land/water protection -> 1.1. Site/area protection

Research Needed (http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes)

Additional Data Fields

Distribution Continuing decline in area of occupancy (AOO): No

Estimated extent of occurrence (EOO) (km²): 99

Number of Locations: 1

Habitats and Ecology Continuing decline in area, extent and/or quality of habitat: Yes

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