Blue-grey taildropper slug (Prophysaon coeruleum) COSEWIC assessment and status report: chapter 1

Assessment Summary – April 2006

Common name:
Blue-grey Taildropper slug

Scientific name:
Prophysaon coeruleum

Status:
Endangered

Reason for designation:
This species has a very small extent of occurrence (~ 150 km²) and area of occupancy (< 5 km²), and a continuing decline is projected in quality of habitat. It is found in remnant patches of older forest with a deciduous component. It is currently known from only 5 locations on southern Vancouver Island. Threats at these locations include heavy recreational use and the impacts of introduced plants and animals, including introduced invasive slugs and snails.

Occurrence:
British Columbia

Status history:
Designated Endangered in April 2006. Assessment based on a new status report.