VUVulnerable
Nolasco Spiny-tailed Iguana
Ctenosaura nolascensis
Stable
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorMarine intertidal· majorShrubland· majorRocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in IGUANIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Nolasco Spiny-tailed Iguana classified as Vulnerable?
Nolasco Spiny-tailed Iguana 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Nolasco Spiny-tailed Iguana live?
Nolasco Spiny-tailed Iguana occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Nolasco Spiny-tailed Iguana?
The main threats to Nolasco Spiny-tailed Iguana are 11.1, 11.2, 5.1, and 5.1.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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