Beron megaphyllum
Megaphyllum beroni (Strasser, 1973)
Chromatoiulus beroni: Strasser, 1973: 444.
Order Julida
Family Julidae
Conservation status: in Bulgaria: Critically endangered CR [B2a, b(ii) D].
General distribution. Bulgaria.
Distribution and abundance in Bulgaria. A local endemic known only from the Dyavolskoto garlo cave near the village of Trigrad (Devin region), where it was found only once, on 10 July 1969 [1]. During the two-hour investigation of the cave made in April 2005 it was not found again.
Habitats. There are no data about the exact habitats of the species. It is possible for it to be an accidental guest in the cave, having entered it with the waters flowing through it, also inhabiting the area outside it.
Biology. Unknown.
Similar species. None.
Negative factors. The electrification of the cave for tourist purposes; the permanent flow of visitors.
Conservation measures taken. The Trigradsko gorge, part of which is the Dyavolskoto Garlo cave, is declared a Protected Territory (1963).
Conservation measures needed. Additional investigations for specifying measures for the preservation of the species.
References. 1. Strasser, 1973.
Author: Pavel Stoev
