Bogota Anadia
Anadia bogotensis
Anadia bogotensis, the Bogota anadia, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. It is endemic to Colombia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Squamata
Family
Gymnophthalmidae
Genus
Anadia
Bogota Anadia belongs to the family Gymnophthalmidae, order unknown, within the Squamata class.
Species Profile
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.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
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.
Threats
Agricultural conversion and livestock grazing
Urban development and expansion of Bogotá metropolitan area
Climate change impacts on montane ecosystems
Habitat fragmentation from infrastructure development
Pollution from urban and agricultural runoff
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Bogota Anadia (Anadia bogotensis). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/bogota-anadia