Colombian Giant Anole
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Colombian Giant Anole

Anolis inderenae

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Overview

Anolis inderenae, the Cundinamarca anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is found in Colombia.

Anolis inderenae faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Colombian Andes. The species' restriction to a tiny area of cloud forest makes it exceptionally vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, with even small-scale clearing activities potentially eliminating entire subpopulations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required by this high-altitude specialist.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests in the Cordillera Oriental of Colombia, typically found at elevations between 2,000-2,500 meters. It requires the specific microclimate conditions of these high-altitude forests, including consistent moisture levels and moderate temperatures provided by persistent cloud cover.

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Crab Cay AnoleVU

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Colombian Giant Anole classified as Critically Endangered?
Colombian Giant Anole 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. Anolis inderenae faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Colombian Andes. The species' restriction to a tiny area of cloud forest makes it exceptionally vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, with even small-scale clearing activities potentially eliminating entire subpopulations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required by this high-altitude specialist.
Where does Colombian Giant Anole live?
Colombian Giant Anole 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 Colombian Giant Anole?
The main threats to Colombian Giant Anole are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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