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Pembatoxon insulare

Pembatoxon insulare

Tanzania, United Republic of
Status
Not Evaluated

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
Omnivorous

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
Diurnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

<div><p>11. Pembatoxon insulare van Goethem, 1975 Fig. 10</p> <p>Pembatoxon insulare van Goethem 1975: 207-216.</p> <p>Notes.</p> <p>This species was found only in FRs (Table 2) in leaf litter and rotting wood. The only spermatophore obtained was partially digested but the slug recalls Pembatoxon insulare in all other respects including the radula. Van Goethem (1975) noted the holotype (BMNH) was collected in 1901 from "Pemba Island, E. Africa" by C. Crossland but gave no further locality.</p> <p>Two additional urocyclid slugs were recorded from Pemba by Voeltzkow (1923, p.173) who noted their appearance after heavy rain. These were the only previously recorded speices not relocated in our survey. The difficulties in inventorying slug faunas are well-known (Cameron and Pokryszko 2005) so this does not necessarily imply their absence. They are Elisolimax roebucki (Simroth, 1910) (as Urocyclus roebucki) and Trichotoxon heynemanni Simroth, 1888 (as Trichotoxon voeltzkowi Simroth, 1910).</p> </div>
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Pembatoxon insulare is officially designated as Not Evaluated. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of diverse organic matter. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a its natural cycle activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Pembatoxon insulare.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeTanzania, United Republic of
Habitat RangeForest
Lifespan
StatusData Deficient
ScientificPembatoxon insulare
Registry Info
LifespanUnknown
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyUrocyclidae