ENEndangered
Hispaniolan Rhinoceros Iguana
Cyclura cornuta
Declining
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 coastal/supratidal· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in IGUANIDAE
Threatened in Dominican Republic
Frequently asked questions
Why is Hispaniolan Rhinoceros Iguana classified as Endangered?
Hispaniolan Rhinoceros 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 Hispaniolan Rhinoceros Iguana live?
Hispaniolan Rhinoceros Iguana occurs in Dominican Republic, and Haiti. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Hispaniolan Rhinoceros Iguana?
The main threats to Hispaniolan Rhinoceros Iguana are 1.3, 11.4, 2.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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