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Daniel's Largescale Lizard

Alopoglossus danieli

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Alopoglossus danieli faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Colombian Andes. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic lizard occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, as even small-scale land use changes can eliminate significant portions of its remaining population.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests in the Colombian Andes, typically occurring in areas with dense canopy cover and high moisture levels. It is found in both primary forest and well-preserved secondary forest remnants at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Alopoglossus lehmanni

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Daniel's Largescale Lizard classified as Critically Endangered?
Daniel's Largescale Lizard is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Alopoglossus danieli faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Colombian Andes. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic lizard occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, as even small-scale land use changes can eliminate significant portions of its remaining population.
Where does Daniel's Largescale Lizard live?
Daniel's Largescale Lizard occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Daniel's Largescale Lizard?
The main threats to Daniel's Largescale Lizard are 1.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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