VU

Liolaemus hellmichi

Stable

Overview

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

Liolaemus hellmichi faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in Chile's high-altitude environments, where mining activities and infrastructure development fragment its specialized rocky habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures may force this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly limited suitable elevations. The species' restricted range and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to stochastic events and human disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

This lizard inhabits high-altitude rocky outcrops and scree slopes in the Chilean Andes, typically found at elevations above 3,000 meters. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including rock crevices for shelter and thermoregulation in the harsh montane environment.

Marine coastal/supratidal· majorDesert· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Liolaemus hellmichi classified as Vulnerable?
Liolaemus hellmichi 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. Liolaemus hellmichi faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in Chile's high-altitude environments, where mining activities and infrastructure development fragment its specialized rocky habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures may force this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly limited suitable elevations. The species' restricted range and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to stochastic events and human disturbance.
Where does Liolaemus hellmichi live?
Liolaemus hellmichi occurs in Chile. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Liolaemus hellmichi?
The main threats to Liolaemus hellmichi 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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