Bogota Anadia
VU

Bogota Anadia

Anadia bogotensis

Unknown

Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Felipe Arizabaleta, all rights reserved, uploaded by Felipe Arizabaleta

Overview

Anadia bogotensis, the Bogota anadia, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. It is endemic to Colombia.

The Bogota Anadia faces significant threats from rapid urbanization and agricultural expansion around Bogotá and surrounding areas of the Colombian Andes, which has led to extensive habitat fragmentation and loss. Climate change poses additional risks to this high-altitude endemic species, as shifting temperature and precipitation patterns may alter the specific montane conditions it requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests, páramo grasslands, and Andean shrublands at elevations between 2,500-3,500 meters in the Eastern Cordillera of Colombia. It is typically found in areas with high humidity and cool temperatures characteristic of the Bogotá plateau and surrounding mountainous regions.

Other threatened species in Gymnophthalmidae

Werner's Largescale LizardVU

Werner's Largescale Lizard

Ptychoglossus bicolor

Unknown
VU

Riama vespertina

Unknown
Spotted AnadiaVU

Spotted Anadia

Anadia marmorata

Unknown
EN

Proctoporus cephalolineatus

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Bogota Anadia classified as Vulnerable?
Bogota Anadia 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. The Bogota Anadia faces significant threats from rapid urbanization and agricultural expansion around Bogotá and surrounding areas of the Colombian Andes, which has led to extensive habitat fragmentation and loss. Climate change poses additional risks to this high-altitude endemic species, as shifting temperature and precipitation patterns may alter the specific montane conditions it requires for survival.
Where does Bogota Anadia live?
Bogota Anadia 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 Bogota Anadia?
The main threats to Bogota Anadia 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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