Data Deficient Research Articles

Distribution extension of Amphisbaena lumbricalis Vanzolini, 1996 with its first predation record by snake Erythrolamprus viridis (Günther, 1862)

We expand the geographical distribution of Amphisbaena lumbricalis throughout the first record for a semiarid Caatinga area in the Paraiba state, northeastern Brazil. Furthermore, we report the first predation report of A. lumbricalis by the snake Erythrolamprus viridis . Our findings contribute with information about the habitats occupied by a hitherto considered Data Deficient species, beyond to reveal the potential of E. viridis to prey upon reptiles.

Ichthyological inventory of Lower Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, India

A total of 73 fish species were identified belonging to 8 orders, 20 families and 47 genera from different natural aquatic resources of Lower Dibang valley of Arunachal Pradesh. Conservation status of the fishes were worked out following the IUCN Red List Status and observed the presence of 2 Endangered species, 5 Near Threaten species along with 4 Vulnerable and 4 Data Deficient species. Report of getting three exotic viz., Salmo trutta, Oreochromis niloticus and Cyprinus carpio from the natural water bodies of the district is an ecological concern. Key words Dibang river, fish, conservation status, endangered, exotic

A synopsis of the African genus Whitfieldia (Acanthaceae: Whitfieldieae) and a key to the species

SummaryWe present a synopsis and an identification key for the 13 species and one subspecies of the African genus Whitfieldia Hook. (Acanthaceae: Acanthoideae: Whitfieldieae). This work is based on the observation and analysis of morphological data from herbarium specimens and photographs of Whitfieldia species, and the study of all the relevant literature on the genus. Whitfieldia latiflos C.B.Clarke ex Stapf from Liberia is reinstated as an accepted species and a full description and illustration are provided. A new subspecies, W. colorata C.B.Clarke ex Stapf subsp. tigrina A.Grall & I.Darbysh., also from Liberia, is described. In addition, W. arnoldiana De Wild. & T.Durand and W. letestui Benoist are treated as synonyms of W. laurentii (Lindau) C.B.Clarke and W. preussii (Lindau) C.B.Clarke respectively for the first time. Eleven names in Whitfieldia are lectotypified. Reference specimens, relevant literature, habitat notes, distribution maps, taxonomic notes and a preliminary assessment of the conservation status and extinction risk are provided for each taxon. Four species are considered to be threatened of which two (W. latiflos and W. rutilans Heine) are assessed as Endangered (EN) while two others (W. purpurata (Benoist) Heine and W. thollonii (Baill.) Benoist) are placed in the Vulnerable (VU) category. In addition, two taxa are assessed as Near Threatened (NT) and one is currently considered to be Data Deficient (DD).

Status of aquatic resources and their harvest from Someswari River in Northern Bangladesh

Bangladesh is very rich in aquatic biodiversity. The present study, conducted during 2015 to 2019, recorded a total of 139 species (109 fish, 09 prawn, 01 snail, 05 crabs, and 15 turtles) belonging to 22 families from the Someswari River of Bangladesh and its flood plain. Ten types of fishing gears, different crafts, hook and lines were found operative in the river. Increasing use of current jal (17.0-26.40%) and Kapuri jal (13.0-15.60%) were identified as detrimental gears destroying different species. The fish production has decreased drastically from 119.89±7.77 ton to 71.25±3.88 ton within four years. Four important aquatic species including major carp mahaseer (Tor tor) and reptiles (Cyclemys oldhami, Melanocheelys trjuuga and Morenia petersi) became rare and 17 commercially important species were at the edge of extinction (critically endangered, CR). From the study, 71 species were recorded in the endangered (EN) category, 21 species with vulnerable status (VU), 12 species with lower risk (LR), 08 species as least concern (LC) and 04 species as data deficient (DD). To save the existing aquatic species in the studied riverine ecosystem and ensure better livelihood of the fishers, a team of local management committee, similar to the hilsa fisheries management technology is needed. Key words Aquatic fauna, Biodiversity, Extinct, Endangered, Illegal fishing, Over exploitation.

Fragmented Forest Patches in the Indian Himalayas Preserve Unique Components of Biodiversity: Investigation of the Floristic Composition and Phytoclimate of the Unexplored Bani Valley

Subtropical and temperate forests are amongst the most threatened habitats of Asia, due to large-scale habitat loss and the fragmentation of landscapes. Inspite of these, the Asiatic regions preserve their endemic biodiversity, and provide a favorable environment for the abundant growth of vegetation. In the Himalayas, many interior regions are still unexplored from a biodiversity perspective, due to remote locations and high snow-clad mountains. In this study, we investigated the unexplored Bani Valley in order to reduce the gap of uninventorized areas of rich biodiversity in the Himalayas and formulate plant conservation and management strategies. Thirteen field expedition tours were undertaken during 2017 and 2020 for data collection in different growing seasons in the study area. All plant species were collected as voucher samples, identified, and deposited in the internationally recognized Janaki Ammal Herbarium (acronym RRLH). GPS points were recorded in order to study the forest types and vegetation components of the study area. A total of 196 plant species belonging to 166 genera and 68 families were identified in Bani Valley, covering a total area of 2651 km2. Approximately 70.62% of the species were native and 29.38% were non-native. In total, 46% of species were Indo-Malayan, followed by 22% Palearctic species. In angiosperms, dicotyledon species (68.37%) dominated. Poales were the most dominant order, with 38 species (19.38%). The most abundant families were Poaceae with 29 species (14.79%), Fabaceae (17, 8.67%), Rosaceae, Cyperaceae, and Asteraceae (9, 4.59% each). The life form analysis showed 50% of species as phanerophytes, followed by therophytes (25.77%). The leaf size spectra show mesophyllous species (34.69%) as the dominant group. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants categorized Ailanthus altissima as endangered (EN), Aegle marmelos and Quercus oblongata as near threatened (NT), Ulmus wallichiana and Plantago lanceolata as vulnerable (VU), Taxus baccata and 75 other species as least concern (LC), and 2 species as data deficient (DD). The remaining 113 species of plants had not been evaluated according to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. This study will help to shape conservation and management plans for threatened species for future implementation, and will help in biodiversity conservation. This study will serve as a database for future reference materials in terms of biodiversity management.

Short communication: Production, distribution and conservation analysis of Cherax crayfish endemic to Papua and West Papua Provinces, Indonesia

Abstract. Widyasari F, Sayuti M, Salampessy RBS. 2021. Short communication: Production, distribution and conservation analysis of Cherax crayfish endemic to Papua and West Papua Provinces, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 22: 3271-3276. Freshwater crayfish is a species from the Parastacidae family that is indigenous to Papua and West Papua Indonesia. This study analyzes the amount of production, economic value, distribution, and conservation of freshwater crayfish endemic to Papua and West Papua. The production data were obtained from Stasiun Karantina Ikan or Fish Quarantine Inspection Agency in Papua and West Papua, Indonesia. Data regarding the price of Cherax crayfish were determined based on interviews with freshwater crayfish sellers. Furthermore, the distribution of freshwater crayfish was explained based on a literature review, while the data of its conservation were retrieved from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Cherax crayfish caught from wild populations in West Papua is known higher than in Papua. Increased sales revenue could support the economy of the local community. There have been 25 species of freshwater crayfish identified, nine of which were from West Papua and 16 from Papua. Three species were under Endangered (EN), Least Concern (LC), Vulnerable (VU) status, respectively. Four species were under Data Deficient (DD) status, while the rest were unidentified. Overfishing of Cherax crayfish causes decline Cherax crayfish stock in the wild, future researchers are expected to conduct more specific studies that include relevant stakeholders regarding the conservation of Cherax crayfish that are endemic to Papua and West Papua.

Red List assessment of amphibian species of Ecuador: A multidimensional approach for their conservation.

Ecuador is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, but faces severe pressures and threats to its natural ecosystems. Numerous species have declined and require to be objectively evaluated and quantified, as a step towards the development of conservation strategies. Herein, we present an updated National Red List Assessment for amphibian species of Ecuador, with one of the most detailed and complete coverages for any Ecuadorian taxonomic group to date. Based on standardized methodologies that integrate taxonomic work, spatial analyses, and ecological niche modeling, we assessed the extinction risk and identified the main threats for all Ecuadorian native amphibians (635 species), using the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria. Our evaluation reveals that 57% (363 species) are categorized as Threatened, 12% (78 species) as Near Threatened, 4% (26 species) as Data Deficient, and 27% (168 species) as Least Concern. Our assessment almost doubles the number of threatened species in comparison with previous evaluations. In addition to habitat loss, the expansion of the agricultural/cattle raising frontier and other anthropogenic threats (roads, human settlements, and mining/oil activities) amplify the incidence of other pressures as relevant predictors of ecological integrity. Potential synergic effects with climate change and emergent diseases (apparently responsible for the sudden declines), had particular importance amongst the threats sustained by Ecuadorian amphibians. Most threatened species are distributed in montane forests and paramo habitats of the Andes, with nearly 10% of them occurring outside the National System of Protected Areas of the Ecuadorian government. Based on our results, we recommend the following actions: (i) An increase of the National System of Protected Areas to include threatened species. (ii) Supporting the ex/in-situ conservation programs to protect species considered like Critically Endangered and Endangered. (iii) Focalizing research efforts towards the description of new species, as well as species currently categorized as Data Deficient (DD) that may turn out to be threatened. The implementation of the described actions is challenging, but urgent, given the current conservation crisis faced by amphibians.

On the diversity and distribution of a data deficient habitat in a poorly mapped region: The case of Sabellaria alveolata L. in Ireland

Data that can be used to monitor biodiversity through time are essential for conservation and management. The reef-forming worm, Sabellaria alveolata (L. 1767) is currently classed as ‘Data Deficient’ due to an imbalance in the spread of data on its distribution. Little is known about the distribution of this species around Ireland. Using data archaeology, we collated past and present distribution records and discovered that S. alveolata has a discontinuous distribution with large gaps between populations. Many regions lack data and should be targeted for sampling. Biodiversity surveys revealed that S. alveolata supported diverse epibiotic algal communities. Retrograding (declining) reefs supported greater infaunal diversity than prograding (growing) reefs or sand, suggesting that S. alveolata is a dynamic ecosystem engineer that has a lasting legacy effect. Similar research should be carried out for other Data Deficient species, habitats and regions. Such data are invaluable resources for management and conservation.

Reducing Data Deficiencies: Preliminary Elasmobranch Fisheries Surveys in India, Identify Range Extensions and Large Proportions of Female and Juvenile Landings

Chondrichthyes, an ancient and diverse class of vertebrates, are crucial to the health of marine ecosystems. Excessive demand for chondrichthyan products has increased fishing pressure, threatening ∼30% of species with extinction in recent decades. India is the second-largest shark landing nation globally and the province of Gujarat, is the largest contributor to its shark exports. Despite their significant contribution to global fish supplies, chondrichthyan fisheries in Gujarat remain understudied and many species, data deficient, posing challenges to the conservation of remaining populations in the region. Here, we report results from taxonomic assessment of elasmobranchs at four key landing sites in Gujarat. We identified thirty-one species of sharks and rays with a significant bias toward capture of females and juveniles by fisheries. Our data indicate the presence of nursery areas for species such as Sphyrna lewini and Rhynchobatus laevis in the neritic areas off Gujarat. Further, we discovered extensions of the current distribution range for three species -Torpedo sinuspersici, Carcharhinus sorrah, and Rhinobatos punctifer. Taxonomic identities for a subset of species were confirmed using genomic analyses conducted with portable DNA sequencing tools. We present assessments for six data deficient species in the region – Rhinobatos annandalei, Rhinoptera jayakari, Maculabatis bineeshi, Pateobatis bleekeri, T. sinuspersici, and Carcharhinus amboinensis. Our investigation underscores species with urgent conservation needs and reduces data deficiencies. These data will inform and pivot future scientific and conservation efforts to protect remaining populations of some of the most vulnerable Chondrichthyes in the Arabian Seas Region.

СОСУДИСТЫЕ РАСТЕНИЯ ДОЛИН РЕК КЕМА И УНЖА (ВОЛОГОДСКАЯ ОБЛАСТЬ)

The work is devoted to the analysis of the flora of vascular plants in the valleys of the Kema and Unzha Rivers (the Volga basin), as one of the areas of the Vologda Region lacking botanical studies. In July 2005, the area from Borok of Nikolskiy District to Kunozh of Babushkinskiy District, with a total length of about 130 km, was surveyed using the route-key method. On this area, in the valley-river complexes, 454 species of higher vascular plants belonging to 255 genera and 84 families were recorded, including 371 species in the Kema River valley and 388 species in the Unzha River valley. The article contains an annotated list of flora; for rare and attention-grabbing species, complete label data are provided. The studied flora has a typical boreal character with significant participation of southern (nemoral, nemoral-boreal) and Siberian species. In the valleys of these rivers, a total of 70 species included in the second edition of the Red Data Book of Vologda Region have been identified. These species (listed according to their conservation status) were as follows: Endangered (EN): Epipogium aphyllum; Vulnerable (VU): Carex atherodes, Cinna latifolia; Near Threatened (NT): Brachypodium pinnatum, Cacalia hastata, Cenolophium denudatum, Chimaphila umbellata, Cotoneaster melanocarpus, Dactylorhiza baltica, Diplazium sibiricum, Glyceria lithuanica, Lathyrus pisiformis, Pyrola chlorantha, Stellaria hebecalyx, Viola collina, V. hirta; Least Concern (LC): Abies sibirica, Carex rhizina, Conioselinum tataricum, Dactylorhiza traunsteineri s.str., Delphinium elatum s.str., Goodyera repens, Huperzia selago, Ligularia sibirica, Malaxis monophyllos, Ophioglossum vulgatum, Trisetum sibiricum, Ulmus glabra, U. laevis; Data Deficient (DD): Campanula cervicaria, Rubus caesius, and also 39 species of “biological control” category. The paper presents data on the flora of “Gladkiy Bor” and “Unzhenskiy Les” landscape reserves. Within the boundaries of these specially protected natural areas, populations of 53 species officially recognised as rare species in the Region were identified (10 protected species and 15 species of biological control in “Gladkiy Bor” and 19 and 24, respectively, in “Unzhenskiy Les” landscape reserve).

Application of IUCN red listing criteria at the regional level: a case study with Boletales across the Apennine province ecoregion and EU-habitats of Central Italy

A Red List of the 100 Boletales (Agaricomycetidae) species recorded in Apennine Province ecoregion Subsections “Tuscan Basin, 1C1b” and “Umbria and Marche Apennine, 1C2a” (central Italy) is provided. According to the IUCN categories and criteria, 67% of the assessed species are classified as threatened, whereas 19% are Near Threatened (NT), 11% are Least Concern (LC) and 3% are Data Deficient (DD). As a consequence of the downlisting applied to the majority of the assessed taxa, no species results Critically Endangered (CR), while 44.78% of the threatened species are Endangered (EN) and 55.22% Vulnerable (VU). The distribution of Non-Threatened (NT, LC) species across 1C1b and 1C2a subsections is quite uniform, whereas the distribution of the Threatened species varies in a dissimilar way. In fact, the two subsections share 33 (4 EN, 29 VU) Threatened species, while 23 (18 EN, 5 VU) are present exclusively in 1C1b subsection and 11 (8 EN, 3 VU) only in 1C2a subsection. The present assessments will allow in future to assess these species also against the criterion A of the IUCN protocol, given that it will be possible to define a trend of the populations and to highlight a possible reduction. Supplemental data for this article is available online at https://doi.org/10.1080/11263504.2021.1918782 .

Bycatch of non-commercial batoids in the trawl fishery of south India: Status and conservation prerequisites

Bycatch of trawl fishery is a global concern and batoid fishes, including skates, rays and guitar fishes, are caught frequently as non-targeted species in commercial trawl fishery of India. While the commercial batoid species are documented separately in fishery data, a large number of non-commercial species do not form part of fishery data, even though many such species are listed as ‘Data Deficient’ in IUCN red list. A survey was conducted from July 2018 to June 2019 in the major harbours and landing centresof the south coasts of India to monitor the non-commercial batoid species in the trawl bycatch. Massive landings of non-commercial batoid species such as Torpedo sinuspersici, Narcine cf maculata, Orbiraja powelli Acroteriobatus variegatus and the occasional occurrence of Dipturus johannisdavisi, Benthobatis moresbyi, Narcine timlei and Plesiobatis daviesi have been recorded, besides the juveniles, sub-adults and few adults of commercial species Rhinobatos annandalei, Brevitrygon imbricata and Neotrygon indica from south India. The non-commercial batoids mainly inhabit continental shelf and slope regions of Indian coast where fishing pressure and efforts are high. When these k-selected species live in fishing zones with intense fishing pressure, data deficient species of batoids should be considered as threatened, and this paper discuss challenges in the sector, and forwards strategies for conserving non-targeted batoids.

Pattern of tree diversity in lowland tropical forest in Nikiwar, West Papua, Indonesia

Trees are significant components of ecosystems built by several widespread species. For instance, Papua forest is known to comprise abiotic and biotic elements. Also, certain plants have grown in popularity to a point where they are discovered almost everywhere. The purpose of this study, therefore, was to investigate tree diversity, distribution, and the importance of conservation. Data were collected in four locations using a total of 24 sample plots spread across Idoor, Karst, Persemaian, and Torembi, where seven, four, seven, and five plots were allocated, respectively. These forests formed a mixed natural plantation comprising 76 species from 35 families. Furthermore, Idoor and Karst generated the highest species diversity and varied significantly compared to Persemaian, while Torembi showed similarities with the other three locations. This condition formed three ecosystem communities across Persemaian, Karst, Idoor, and Torembi. Also, the composition of the dominant species showed variations at the seedling and sapling levels believed to structure the understory, while the pole and tree levels characterized the overstory. The total species status was described as critically endangered (CR) of two species, vulnerable (VU) of six species, least concern (LC) of 28 species, and data deficient (DD) species. Therefore, location management is advised to not only pay significant attention in terms of economic benefits but also ecological, including the provisions for ex-situ and in-situ conservation to support sustainable forest management.

Detection of the elusive Dwarf sperm whale (Kogia sima) using environmental DNA at Malpelo island (Eastern Pacific, Colombia).

Monitoring large marine mammals is challenging due to their low abundances in general, an ability to move over large distances and wide geographical range sizes.The distribution of the pygmy (Kogia breviceps) and dwarf (Kogia sima) sperm whales is informed by relatively rare sightings, which does not permit accurate estimates of their distribution ranges. Hence, their conservation status has long remained Data Deficient (DD) in the Red list of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), which prevent appropriate conservation measures.Environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding uses DNA traces left by organisms in their environments to detect the presence of targeted taxon, and is here proved to be useful to increase our knowledge on the distribution of rare but emblematic megafauna.Retrieving eDNA from filtered surface water provides the first detection of the Dwarf sperm whale (Kogia sima) around the remote Malpelo island (Colombia).Environmental DNA collected during oceanic missions can generate better knowledge on rare but emblematic animals even in regions that are generally well sampled for other taxa.

Why are so many Northern European aquatic invertebrates missing in red-listing and how can we improve assessments for those?

The biodiversity crisis is advancing rapidly. One tool to measure extinction risk is the Red List of Threatened Species which follows the IUCN evaluation criteria (International Union for Conservation of Nature). Many aquatic invertebrates in Northern Europe are completely missing a red listing process and are evaluated as Data Deficient (DD) or Not Evaluated (NE). In our project, we focus on marine crustaceans and freshwater molluscs (Bivalvia). A systematic survey of more than 440 crustacean and 44 molluscan species in 12 Northern European countries shows that while many freshwater bivalve molluscs and marine crustaceans have existing molecular barcodes as well as digital occurrence records in databases (e.g. in GBIF, the Global Biodiversity Information Facility), there exists no evaluation process or regular monitoring for those species and their population status. With such a high level of non-evaluation of species status, species action plans (for single species or multi-taxon approaches) are far away from reality. In general, traditional monitoring methods based on observational surveys are known to be inefficient, costly and time consuming. e-DNA allows us to detect species with a high level of sensitivity as long as those assays are well validated. Molecular occurrence records can be used to detect rare species and to collect population information. In our Swedish project, we are metabarcoding sediment and plankton samples using metazoan and taxon-specific primers to detect threatened aquatic species. During 2019 and 2020, we collected samples at 15 localities in two marine protected areas for marine crustaceans and at 15 different localities for freshwater molluscs at the Swedish west coast. At each location plankton, sediment and traditional aquatic monitoring samples were taken. The idea is to compare how the methods perform in finding rare species, which could improve the data for those groups so they can be evaluated in the next round of red listing (2025) in Sweden. During the entire project, there is an on-going dialogue with stakeholders and experts from the Swedish Species Information Centre, responsible for the red listing process in the country.

A global review of life history studies on burrowing crayfish

Abstract Burrowing crayfishes have historically lacked life history data due to their elusive nature and difficultly extracting them from burrows. This review provides a synopsis of current literature on burrowing crayfishes’ life histories and a quantitative analysis of published life history content. Only 69 publications covering 94 burrowing species (approx. 39%) met our criteria for a life history study. Many species had only partial life histories documented and two genera (Engaewa and Tenuibranchiurus) had no life history studies available. Size and reproductive season were the most recorded traits across studies while others such as mortality and age/size at molting events were rarely recorded. Reproductive investment, an important predictor of imperilment, was lacking in 87% of burrowing species. Our review emphasizes the need to include life history data with new species descriptions and conduct basic life history studies to effectively assess data-deficient species and protect the future of our threatened burrowing crayfishes.

Petrocosmea adenophora (Gesneriaceae), a new species from Yunnan, China

A new species, Petrocosmea adenophora Z.J.Huang & Z.B.Xin, from SE Yunnan, China, is described here. It closely resembles P. iodioides Hemsl. in leaf blade shape and corolla type, but differs from the latter by some vegetative and generative characters, e.g. densely golden‐brown glandular puberulent all over the plant. We found only one population with no more than 200 mature individuals at the type locality. This species is provisionally assessed as data deficient (DD), following the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria, because more surveys are needed.

A preliminary report on fish diversity of Poma river and its tributaries, Arunachal Pradesh, India

A total of 75 species of fishes belonging to 54 genera, 26 families and 10 orders has been recorded from the Poma River of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. The order cypriniformes represented highest diversity with 40 species (53%), followed by Siluriformes with 16 species (21%), Anabantiformes with 9 species (12%), Synbranchiformes with 3 species (4%) and Perciformes with 2 species. Anguilliformes, Beloniformes, Gobiiformes and Cichliformes were very rarely seen in the study area represented by a single species each along with an exotic fish (Oncorhynchus mykiss) under order Salmoniformes. The fish fauna of Poma River is a mixture of endemic hill stream, threatened, exotic and widely distributed forms and consists of 3 Endangered (EN), 5 Near Threatened (NT), 3 Vulnerable (VU), 6 Data Deficient (DD) and 49 Least Concerned (LC) categories of IUCN. Nine species were not evaluated. In the present study a new species was also described, and assigned with the name Channa pomanensis referring to the type locality, Poma river.

<p><strong>A new <em>Sarcoglottis</em> (Orchidaceae: Spiranthinae) from the southern Brazilian Amazon</strong></p>

Sarcoglottis matogrossensis, a new orchid species from the southern edge of the Brazilian Amazon, is described and illustrated. The novelty was found growing as humicolous and saxicolous in the understory of the seasonal evergreen forest on the banks of the Teles Pires River, in the north-central region of Mato Grosso state. Sarcoglottis matogrossensis is similar to S. amazonica, S. maroaënsis, S. metallica, and S. neillii, differing from these in the proportionally narrower and longer light green leaves that may or may not have white spots, the flowering that occurs after the senescence of the leaves, and the petals with apices conspicuously free, acute, and reflexed. We suggest the category of Data Deficient (DD) due to the scarcity of collections and the unknown effect of illegal deforestation on the populations of this species, pending further studies.

Akdağ’ın (Dursunbey/Balıkesir) Endemik Taksonları Üzerine Bir Çalışma

Bu çalışmada; Akdağ (Dursunbey/Balıkesir)’da yayılış gösteren endemik ve nadir taksonlar tespit edilmiş ve IUCN tehdit kategorileri ortaya konmuştur. Çalışmada ayrıca bölgede taksonlar üzerindeki baskı faktörleri de belirlenmiştir. Güncel olarak alanda 42 tane endemik, 2 tane de nadir takson bulunmaktadır. Alandaki endemizm oranı %9.50’dir. Güncel IUCN tehdit kategorilerine göre alanda; CR (Çok tehlikede) 1, EN (Tehlikede) 2, VU (Zarar görebilir) 7, NT (Tehdit altına girebilir) 5 ve LC (En az endişe verici) kategorilerinde 26 takson bulunmaktadır. Ayrıca, alanda DD (Veri yetersiz) kategorisinde 1 taksonun varlığı belirlenmiştir. Çalışmada bazı taksonların yeni IUCN’e göre statüleri de güncellenmiştir. Ayrıca 44 taksonun global düzeyde LC kategorisinde tehdit altında olduğu belirtilmiştir. Araştırma alanında endemik taksonlar açısından ciddi bir tehdit olmamakla birlikte, yangın ve hayvancılık faaliyetleri kısmen de olsa bazı taksonlar için tehdit oluşturmaktadır. Çalışmada bu tehditler için çeşitli öneriler sunulmuştur.