STUDY AND CONSERVATION OF CIKA MOUNTAIN GRASSHOPPER PERIPODISMA CERAUNII (LEMONNIER-DARCEMONT & DARCEMONT, 2015), (ORTHOPTERA: ACRIDIDAE)

CELOHOXHAJ, Endora and LEMONNIER-DARCEMONT, Michele and DARCEMONT, Christian and HALIMI, Eltjon (2024) STUDY AND CONSERVATION OF CIKA MOUNTAIN GRASSHOPPER PERIPODISMA CERAUNII (LEMONNIER-DARCEMONT & DARCEMONT, 2015), (ORTHOPTERA: ACRIDIDAE). ECOTEC International Journal of Sciences, Environment and Technology, 4 (7-8). pp. 22-30. ISSN 2671-3977

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Abstract

The Cika Mountain Grasshopper (Peripodisma ceraunii) is a Critically Endangered species found only in the Ceraunian Mountains of southern Albania. This paper presents the results of our studies (species, main drivers to threats) and proposed actions shared in a conservation plan. Quantitative studies were carried out with transects, pastoralism status was analysed, drivers to threats were shared with stakeholders. The species was found in areas above 1500m asl, with the highest abundance observed between 1700 and 1950m asl. Among the Ceraunian (Cika) mountain chain, the species is more abundant near the Qorre peak where the pressure of pastoralism is the lowest. The potential threats include overgrazing, habitat changes, climate change, fires, and disturbance. Mitigation plans are proposed for drivers to threats.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Peripodisma ceraunii; Ceraunian Mountains; Albania; endemic species; conservation plan
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences > School of Biological Sciences
Depositing User:	Unnamed user with email zshi@unite.edu.mk
Date Deposited:	24 Dec 2024 09:29
Last Modified:	24 Dec 2024 09:47
URI:	http://eprints.unite.edu.mk/id/eprint/1920

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