ENEndangered
Ricord's Rock Iguana
Cyclura ricordii
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· majorShrubland· majorRocky areas· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in IGUANIDAE
Threatened in Haiti
Frequently asked questions
Why is Ricord's Rock Iguana classified as Endangered?
Ricord's 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 Ricord's Rock Iguana live?
Ricord's Rock Iguana occurs in Haiti. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ricord's Rock Iguana?
The main threats to Ricord's Rock Iguana are 11.4, 2.1, 2.3, and 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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