Higher Brixham
(Devon)

Closest Town:

BRIXHAM (2.0 km)

Introduction date:

2012

Site Name:

Higher Brixham

Source of introduction:

Unknown

Site Access:

Public

Colony Status:

Extant

Relative population estimate:

Unknown

Extirpation date:

N/a

First observed in 2012, numerous specimens observed and photographed, including juveniles, hence assumed to be a breeding colony.

Unassessed, although it is likely that egg-laying substrate will confine the animals to the cliff faces. There may be potential for the colony to spread along this coastline.

Cliff side habitat

Habitat at Higher Brixham

Habitat at Higher Brixham

Brown morph, possibly French origin

© Marc Millman

© Marc Millman