Beron (2016) reports Lithobius forficatus, which is considered here Eupolybothrus litoralis.
Protection status
Archaeological Site - Ministerial Decision 8617/323/11-3-1985 (OGG 163/Β/28-3-1985)
GR2320009 - Spilaio Kastrion (Special Area of Conservation): Law 3937/2011 (OGG/Α 60/31.03.2011), Joint Ministerial Decision 50743/2017 (OGG 4432/B/15.12.17). Check site’s Standard Data Form
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