CR

Alopoglossus lehmanni

Declining

Overview

Alopoglossus lehmanni is a species of lizard in the family Alopoglossidae. The species is endemic to Colombia.

Alopoglossus lehmanni faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its extremely limited range in the Colombian Andes. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic lizard occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, with ongoing cattle ranching and crop cultivation eliminating suitable microhabitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Colombian lizard inhabits montane cloud forests and humid forest edges in the Cordillera Oriental of the Andes, typically at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters. It requires dense leaf litter and fallen logs in primary and secondary forest environments with high humidity levels.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Other threatened species in ALOPOGLOSSIDAE

CR

Daniel's Largescale Lizard

Alopoglossus danieli

Unknown

Threatened in Colombia

EN

Helena's Marsupial Frog

Gastrotheca helenae

Stable
VU

Cavendishia macrocephala

Unknown
EN

Cavendishia sessiliflora

Unknown
VU

Macleania crassa

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Alopoglossus lehmanni classified as Critically Endangered?
Alopoglossus lehmanni 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 lehmanni faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its extremely limited range in the Colombian Andes. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic lizard occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, with ongoing cattle ranching and crop cultivation eliminating suitable microhabitats.
Where does Alopoglossus lehmanni live?
Alopoglossus lehmanni occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Alopoglossus lehmanni?
The main threats to Alopoglossus lehmanni are 2.1, 5.3, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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