Stenocercus trachycephalus
VU

Stenocercus trachycephalus

Local name: Duméril's Whorltail Iguana

Unknown

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Overview

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.

Threat summary

Habitat

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.

Threatened in Colombia

VU

Styrax duidae

Declining
EN

Pseudoplatystoma magdaleniatum

Declining
EN

Hyloscirtus japreria

Declining
VU

Freziera golondrinensis

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Duméril's Whorltail Iguana classified as Vulnerable?
Duméril's Whorltail Iguana 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. 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.
Where does Duméril's Whorltail Iguana live?
Duméril's Whorltail Iguana occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Duméril's Whorltail Iguana?
The main threats to Duméril's Whorltail Iguana are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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