The Status and Distribution of Dragonflies of the Mediterranean Basin
The Status and Distribution of Dragonflies of the Mediterranean Basin

Author: Elisa Riservato

Publisher: IUCN

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 43

ISBN-13: 2831711614

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This report contains a review of the conservation status of 165 Mediterranean species of dragonflies occurring in the Mediterranean basin, according to the IUCN regional Red Listing criteria. It identifies species that are threatened with extinction at regional level so that appropriate conservation action can be taken improve their status.

The status and distribution of freshwater biodiversity in the eastern Mediterranean
The status and distribution of freshwater biodiversity in the eastern Mediterranean

Author: Kevin G. Smith

Publisher: IUCN

Published: 2014-01-01

Total Pages: 149

ISBN-13: 2831716993

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The Eastern Mediterranean region supports just over 4.4% of the global human population yet contains only 1.1% of its renewable water resources, which are under constant threat from the impacts of unsustainable water withdrawal, dam development and climate change. This IUCN report and accompanying dataset represents a major advance in the provision of information to help incorporate biodiversity needs into water development planning processes within an Integrated River Basin Management framework. This volume includes species information compiled for each river and lake sub-basin and incorporates information from the assessment conducted by IUCN's Global Species Programme, in collaboration with its partners, of the status and distribution of all described species of freshwater fishes, molluscs, odonates, and plants from across the Eastern Mediterranean with existing information for species of freshwater dependent amphibians, birds, crustaceans, and mammals. This work represents the most comprehensive assessment yet of freshwater biodiversity at the species level for this part of the world.

The Status and Distribution of Freshwater Biodiversity in Northern Africa
The Status and Distribution of Freshwater Biodiversity in Northern Africa

Author: Nieves García

Publisher: IUCN

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 2831712718

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This assessment is the first overview of the conservation status of 877 northern African freshwater species belonging to five taxonomic groupsfish, molluscs, dragonflies and damselflies, freshwater crabs and aquatic plantsin accordance with the IUCN regional Red List guidelines. Species at risk of regional extinction are mapped and conservation measures are proposed to reduce the probability of future declines.

The Status and Distribution of Freshwater Biodiversity in Central Africa
The Status and Distribution of Freshwater Biodiversity in Central Africa

Author: E. G. E. Brooks

Publisher: IUCN

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 2831713269

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One of the main reasons cited for inadequate representation of biodiversity in the development processes is a lack of readily available information on inland water taxa. In response to this need for basic for information on species, the IUCN Species Programme conducted a regional assessment of the status and distribution of 2,261 taxa of freshwater fishes, molluscs, odonates, crabs and selected families of aquatic plants from throughout central Africa. This study is based on the collation and analysis of existing information, and the knowledge of regional experts.

Freshwater key biodiversity areas in the Mediterranean basin hotspot
Freshwater key biodiversity areas in the Mediterranean basin hotspot

Author: V. Barrios

Publisher: IUCN

Published: 2014-01-01

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 2831716985

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While the Mediterranean basin biodiversity hotspot is well known for its globally important biodiversity, its freshwater biodiversity has not been as widely recognized for its importance. Through this project, freshwater key biodiversity areas (KBAs) have now been identified, mapped and validated throughout much of the Mediterranean hotspot. It is now important to raise awareness of their status as validated freshwater KBAs and to develop plans for appropriate conservation actions at these sites, as this biodiversity is highly threatened largely due to the conflicting demands upon a diminishing supply of fresh water which is further exacerbated by the increased severity of drought across the region.

Atlas of the European Dragonflies and Damselflies
Atlas of the European Dragonflies and Damselflies

Author: Jean-Pierre Boudot

Publisher: Knnv Publishing

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 381

ISBN-13: 9789050114806

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This is the first detailed and complete overview of the distribution of the dragonflies and damselflies of Europe. An important reference work for professionals and amateurs alike. - Covers the distribution and habitat selection of all 143 European species of dragonflies and damselflies. - Gives a complete description of their global and European distribution, illustrated using over 200 distribution maps. - Gives per species information on taxonomy, range, population trends, flights season-, and habitat. - Includes unique photos and flight season diagrams for virtually all European dragonflies. - Contains extensive background information on taxonomy, conservation, and for each country an overview of the history of odonatological studies.

Freshwater Animal Diversity Assessment
Freshwater Animal Diversity Assessment

Author: E.V. Balian

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2008-04-27

Total Pages: 622

ISBN-13: 1402082592

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This book offers a comprehensive study of species- and genus-level diversity and chorology of the global freshwater fauna to date. It gives a state of the art assessment of the diversity and distribution of Metazoa in the continental waters of the world.