First demographic assessment of the recently discovered subpopulation of the narrow endemic Femeniasia balearica from the Balearic Islands (Western Mediterranean)

A recently discovered subpopulation of the narrow endemic species Femeniasia balearica, located in the Serra de Tramuntana of Mallorca (Balearic Islands), shows promising demographic stability. The study, conducted by Rodríguez and Cursach (2024), geolocated 116 individuals and 96 seedlings using differential GPS, revealing that 86.7% of the adults are reproductive. This suggests a stable or growing population, though long-term monitoring is recommended to assess demographic trends. The research provides critical data for conservation efforts, particularly for this IUCN-listed Vulnerable species with isolated populations in the western Mediterranean.

Rodríguez, M., & Cursach, J. (2024). First demographic assessment of the recently discovered subpopulation of the narrow endemic Femeniasia balearica from the Balearic Islands (Western Mediterranean). Mediterranean Botany, Online first, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.5209/mbot.94857