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Galapagos Research Vol. 65
Date:
2008
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Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Pleurobranchus areolatus Mörch, 1863
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Fissurella obscura G. B. Sowerby I, 1834
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Samla telja (Ev. Marcus & Er. Marcus, 1967)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Cryptopleura imbricata E.Y. Dawson
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Myriogramme kylinii W.R. Taylor
Paul Mayorga/CDF
Conservation of threatened plant species

More than half of the endemic plant species in Galapagos are currently classified as threatened. The potential loss of these imperiled species not only disrupts ecosystem integrity, but also jeopardizes the survival of iconic native fauna that depend on it. We are updating the IUCN Red List of endangered plant species of Galapagos in order to enable targeted species conservation actions.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Gracilaria skottsbergii W.R. Taylor
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Acrosorium papenfussii W.R. Taylor
Sarcodiotheca tenuis W.R. Taylor
Species Database Sarcodiotheca tenuis W.R. Taylor
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Nitophyllum galapagense W.R. Taylor
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Acrosorium fragile W.R. Taylor
Scinaia latifrons M.A. Howe
Species Database Scinaia latifrons M.A. Howe
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Galaxaura filamentosa R.C.Y. Chou
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Alternanthera filifolia subsp. nudicaulis (Hook. f.) Eliasson
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Navicula isabelensiformis Seddon & Witkowski
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Turbonilla galapagensis Dall & Bartsch, 1909
Lecocarpus pinnatifidus Decne
Species Database Lecocarpus pinnatifidus Decne
Alternanthera filifolia (Hook. f.) J.T. Howell
Species Database Alternanthera filifolia (Hook. f.) J.T. Howell
Juan Manuel Garcia-CDF
Giant tortoise conservation

Giant tortoises are emblems of Galapagos. They are critical ecosystem engineers and they are also important for the local economy. Yet all 12 species of Galapagos Giant Tortoises are of conservation concern. Our work focuses on conserving these gentle giants through research and education.