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Anolis tetarii

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Overview

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

Anolis tetarii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as French Polynesian forests are cleared for development and agriculture. The species' extremely limited range on Tahiti makes it particularly vulnerable to introduced predators like cats and rats that prey on both adults and eggs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the humid forest conditions this anole requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic anole inhabits the humid montane forests of Tahiti, typically found in the canopy and understory of native vegetation at elevations between 400-1,200 meters. The species requires dense forest cover with high humidity levels and is closely associated with native plant communities that provide both shelter and prey opportunities.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Anolis tetarii classified as Endangered?
Anolis tetarii is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Anolis tetarii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as French Polynesian forests are cleared for development and agriculture. The species' extremely limited range on Tahiti makes it particularly vulnerable to introduced predators like cats and rats that prey on both adults and eggs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the humid forest conditions this anole requires for survival.
Where does Anolis tetarii live?
Anolis tetarii 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 Anolis tetarii?
The main threats to Anolis tetarii 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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