VUVulnerable
Glorioso Snake Eyed Skink
Cryptoblepharus gloriosus
Unknown
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptoblepharus_gloriosus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Shrubland· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in SCINCIDAE
Threatened in Comoros
Frequently asked questions
Why is Glorioso Snake Eyed Skink classified as Vulnerable?
Glorioso 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 Glorioso Snake Eyed Skink live?
Glorioso Snake Eyed Skink occurs in Comoros, and Mayotte. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Glorioso Snake Eyed Skink?
The main threats to Glorioso Snake Eyed Skink are 11.1, 11.4, 12.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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