VUVulnerable
Five-lined Snake-eyed Skink
Cryptoblepharus quinquetaeniatus
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· major
Other threatened species in SCINCIDAE
Threatened in Comoros
Frequently asked questions
Why is Five-lined Snake-eyed Skink classified as Vulnerable?
Five-lined Snake-eyed Skink 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Five-lined Snake-eyed Skink live?
Five-lined Snake-eyed Skink occurs in Comoros, and Indonesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Five-lined Snake-eyed Skink?
The main threats to Five-lined Snake-eyed Skink are 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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