Casuhatien Anole
CR

Casuhatien Anole

Pristidactylus casuhatiensis

Unknown

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Overview

Pristidactylus casuhatiensis, the Casuhatien anole, is a species of lizard in the family Leiosauridae. The species is endemic to Argentina.

Pristidactylus casuhatiensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its extremely limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, with mining activities and infrastructure development fragmenting its remaining habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specific microhabitat conditions this gecko requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This gecko inhabits rocky outcrops and crevices in arid and semi-arid environments of northern Chile. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including suitable rock formations for shelter and appropriate temperature and humidity regimes.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Casuhatien Anole classified as Critically Endangered?
Casuhatien Anole is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Pristidactylus casuhatiensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its extremely limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, with mining activities and infrastructure development fragmenting its remaining habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specific microhabitat conditions this gecko requires.
Where does Casuhatien Anole live?
Casuhatien Anole occurs in Argentina. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Casuhatien Anole?
The main threats to Casuhatien Anole are 2.2, 5.3, 7.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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