Cyclura rileyi
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
The San Salvador Rock Iguana faces severe population pressure from introduced feral cats and dogs that prey on juveniles and eggs, significantly reducing recruitment rates. Habitat degradation from human development and tourism infrastructure has fragmented the limited dry forest and scrubland areas essential for nesting and foraging. Hurricane damage periodically devastates the small remaining populations, while invasive plant species alter the native vegetation structure that these iguanas depend upon for food and shelter.
Habitat
Cyclura rileyi inhabits dry coastal forests, scrublands, and rocky limestone areas on San Salvador and Rum Cay islands in the Bahamas. These iguanas prefer areas with dense native vegetation for shelter and open sandy or rocky patches for basking and nesting.