Aepophilus bonnairei

Range & Status

Confined to the south-western coasts of Europe, including south-west Britain. It is local, but certainly under-recorded.

Regional Distribution

Widely reported when sought.

Habitat & Ecology

An intertidal species, living primarily deep in rock crevices well down the shore in the Fucus zone and very occasionally under rocks on firm silt or gravel.

Threats

Its situation is generally safe from human pressures. Local disturbance of isolated rocks and stones is damaging, as is oil pollution.

Conservation

No active measures probably needed.