ENEndangered
Lau Banded Iguana
Brachylophus fasciatus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorRocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in IGUANIDAE
Threatened in Fiji
Frequently asked questions
Why is Lau Banded Iguana classified as Endangered?
Lau Banded Iguana 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Lau Banded Iguana live?
Lau Banded Iguana occurs in Fiji. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lau Banded Iguana?
The main threats to Lau Banded Iguana are 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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