VUVulnerable
Cyclura cychlura
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical mangrove vegetation· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorRocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in IGUANIDAE
Threatened in Bahamas
Frequently asked questions
Why is Cyclura cychlura classified as Vulnerable?
Cyclura cychlura 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 Cyclura cychlura live?
Cyclura cychlura occurs in Bahamas. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cyclura cychlura?
The main threats to Cyclura cychlura are 1.1, 2.1, 4.1, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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