Stenocercus trachycephalus
Local name: Duméril's Whorltail Iguana
Stenocercus trachycephalus, Duméril's whorltail iguana, is a species of lizard of the family Tropiduridae. It is found in Colombia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Squamata
Family
Tropiduridae
Genus
Stenocercus
Stenocercus trachycephalus belongs to the family Tropiduridae, order unknown, within the Squamata class.
Species Profile
Stenocercus trachycephalus, Duméril's whorltail iguana, is a species of lizard of the family Tropiduridae. It is found in Colombia.
Duméril's Whorltail Iguana faces significant pressure from habitat loss and fragmentation due to agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its range in the Andes. Mining activities and infrastructure development further degrade its specialized montane habitats, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and precipitation zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species inhabits montane cloud forests, humid Andean slopes, and adjacent scrublands at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters. It typically occurs in areas with dense vegetation cover, rocky outcrops, and high humidity levels characteristic of Andean cloud forest ecosystems.
Threats
Agricultural expansion and conversion
Habitat fragmentation
Urban development and infrastructure
Climate change and habitat shifts
Mining activities
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Stenocercus trachycephalus (Stenocercus trachycephalus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/dumerils-whorltail-iguana