Eugene's Anole
CR

Eugene's Anole

Anolis eugenegrahami

Declining

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anolis_eugenegrahami

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Anolis eugenegrahami faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Dominican Republic. The species is particularly vulnerable to deforestation of its native dry forest habitats, which have been extensively cleared for human settlements and farming activities. Hurricane damage and climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns further threaten the remaining fragmented populations of this endemic anole.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits dry forests and scrubland environments in the Dominican Republic, typically found in areas with dense vegetation cover and rocky outcrops. It prefers semi-arid tropical habitats with scattered trees and shrubs that provide both basking sites and shelter.

Forest· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area managementSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugene's Anole classified as Critically Endangered?
Eugene's Anole is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Anolis eugenegrahami faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Dominican Republic. The species is particularly vulnerable to deforestation of its native dry forest habitats, which have been extensively cleared for human settlements and farming activities. Hurricane damage and climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns further threaten the remaining fragmented populations of this endemic anole.
Where does Eugene's Anole live?
Eugene's Anole 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 Eugene's Anole?
The main threats to Eugene's Anole are 2.1, 5.3, 5.4, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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