Antisolabis seychellensis is a rare species of insect in the family Carciniphoridae, endemic to Mahé, the main island of the Seychelles. It is considered critically endangered. Antisolabis seychellensis is found only in the area called Morne Blanc on the island of Mahé and its restricted habitat is disturbed by invasive plant species such as Ceylon Cinnamon and Jamrosat.[2][3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Dermaptera |
| Family: | Anisolabididae |
| Genus: | Antisolabis |
| Species: | A. seychellensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Antisolabis seychellensis (Brindle, 1976)
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| Distribution map of Anisolabis seychellensis | |
Antisolabis seychellensis was first studied and described in 1976 by entomologist Alan Brindle. Although its population cannot be precisely quantified, the species seems to be declining due to the threat to its habitat. As such, the International Union for Conservation of Nature considers it a "critically endangered species" (CR)[1] and included it in the list of the 100 most threatened species in the world in September 2012.
Taxonomy
editThe species Antisolabis seychellensis was initially described in 1976 by Alan Brindle under the protonym Brachylabis seychellensis.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editThe distribution area of the species is extremely small, approximately 5 km2 (1.9 sq mi), an area called Morne Blanc on the island of Mahé in the Seychelles. Its habitat consists of leaf litter from the humid forest.[1]
Threats
editAntisolabis seychellensis is a species considered critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)[1] and was included in the list of the 100 most threatened species by the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) and the Zoological Society of London (ZSL)[4] during the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Korea. The species is threatened with extinction due to habitat restriction, introduction and rapid invasion of plant species, notably Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) and Syzygium jambos.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Gerlach, J. (2012). "Antisolabis seychellensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T199526A2598109. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T199526A2598109.en. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Dermaptera (earwigs) - Species". BioLib.
- ^ a b "List of INSECTA species in Seicheles". WorldRainforests.com (in Brazilian Portuguese and English). Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ Baillie, J.E.M.; Butcher, E. R. (2012). Priceless or Worthless ? The world’s most threatened species (PDF). United Kingdom: Zoological Society of London. p. 76.