Co-extinct and critically co-endangered species of parasitic lice, and conservation-induced extinction: should lice be reintroduced to their hosts?

Rózsa, Lajos and Vas, Zoltán (2015) Co-extinct and critically co-endangered species of parasitic lice, and conservation-induced extinction: should lice be reintroduced to their hosts? Oryx, 49 (1). pp. 107-110.

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Abstract

The co - extinction of parasitic taxa and their host species isconsideredacommon phenomenon inthecurrent global extinction crisis. However, information about the conservation status of parasitic taxa is scarce. We prese nt a global list of co - extinct and critically co - endangered parasitic lice (Phthiraptera), based on published data on their host - specificity and their hosts’ conservation status according to the IUCN Red List. We list six co - extinct and 40 (possibly 41) cr itically co - endangered species. Additionally, we recognize 2 – 4 species that went extinct as a result of conservation efforts to save their hosts. Conservationists should consider preserving host - specific lice as part of their efforts to save species.

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