VUVulnerable
Marine Iguana
Amblyrhynchus cristatus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine intertidal· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorRocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionInvasive/problematic species controlSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in IGUANIDAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
Why is Marine Iguana classified as Vulnerable?
Marine Iguana is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Marine Iguana live?
Marine Iguana occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Marine Iguana?
The main threats to Marine Iguana are 11.1, 2.1, 5.3, and 6.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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