ENEndangered
Turks and Caicos Rock Iguana
Cyclura carinata
Stable
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Habitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementSpecies reintroductionLegislation
Other threatened species in IGUANIDAE
Threatened in Bahamas
Frequently asked questions
Why is Turks and Caicos Rock Iguana classified as Endangered?
Turks and Caicos Rock 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 Turks and Caicos Rock Iguana live?
Turks and Caicos Rock Iguana occurs in Bahamas, and Turks & Caicos Islands. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Turks and Caicos Rock Iguana?
The main threats to Turks and Caicos Rock Iguana are 1.1, 11.1, 11.4, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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