Lila Downs' Friar Grasshopper (Liladownsia fraile) Case Study

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MBZF Grant 210528028
Invertebrate

Continent: North America

Country: Mexico

Grant Amount: $3,300

Awarded Date: January 19, 2022

Ricardo Marino-Perez

University of Michigan


3600 Varsity Drive

Ann Arbor

Michigan

48108

United States

Tel: 7347640476

Mob: 9797779287

Conservation status of the Lila Downs' Friar Grasshopper (Orthoptera: Acrididae) and endangered unique species from Oaxaca, Mexico

1. Revisit the current four localities where Lila Downs' Friar Grasshopper was found in order to assess its persistance over time. 2. Interview local people to obtain information regarding new localities and other ecological information such as phenology, diet and predators. 3. Use iNaturalist information to visit potential new localities. 4. Update 2014 IUCN assessment.

Grant document

MBZF Grant 210528028 - located in Mexico, North America