ENEndangered
Grand Cayman Blue Iguana
Cyclura lewisi
Increasing
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· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorShrubland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies reintroductionLegislation
Other threatened species in IGUANIDAE
Threatened in Cayman Islands
Frequently asked questions
Why is Grand Cayman Blue Iguana classified as Endangered?
Grand Cayman Blue 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 Grand Cayman Blue Iguana live?
Grand Cayman Blue Iguana occurs in Cayman Islands. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Grand Cayman Blue Iguana?
The main threats to Grand Cayman Blue Iguana are 1.1, 2.3, 4.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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