CR

Anolis morazani

Unknown

Overview

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

Anolis morazani faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its extremely limited range in Honduras. The species' restriction to small forest fragments makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its specialized microhabitat requirements leave little room for adaptation. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered temperature and precipitation patterns in its montane environment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered anole inhabits humid montane forests in Honduras, typically found in the canopy and understory of cloud forest environments. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions including appropriate temperature gradients and humidity levels found in intact forest ecosystems.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Anolis morazani classified as Critically Endangered?
Anolis morazani 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 morazani faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its extremely limited range in Honduras. The species' restriction to small forest fragments makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its specialized microhabitat requirements leave little room for adaptation. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered temperature and precipitation patterns in its montane environment.
Where does Anolis morazani live?
Anolis morazani occurs in Honduras. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Anolis morazani?
The main threats to Anolis morazani 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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