VU

Bukit Larut False Garden Lizard

Pseudocalotes larutensis

Stable

Overview

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

Pseudocalotes larutensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its montane forest range on Peninsular Malaysia's mountain peaks. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented the remaining suitable habitat, while climate change threatens to shift temperature and humidity conditions beyond the species' tolerance range at higher elevations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This agamid lizard inhabits montane forests at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters in Peninsular Malaysia, particularly on peaks like Mount Larut. It requires cool, humid forest environments with dense canopy cover and is adapted to the specific microclimate conditions found in these high-elevation tropical forests.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bukit Larut False Garden Lizard classified as Vulnerable?
Bukit Larut False Garden Lizard 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. Pseudocalotes larutensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its montane forest range on Peninsular Malaysia's mountain peaks. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented the remaining suitable habitat, while climate change threatens to shift temperature and humidity conditions beyond the species' tolerance range at higher elevations.
Where does Bukit Larut False Garden Lizard live?
Bukit Larut False Garden Lizard occurs in Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bukit Larut False Garden Lizard?
The main threats to Bukit Larut False Garden Lizard 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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