VUVulnerable
Gallotia simonyi
UnknownCREU
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementSpecies reintroductionLegislation
Other threatened species in LACERTIDAE
Threatened in Spain
Frequently asked questions
Why is Gallotia simonyi classified as Vulnerable?
Gallotia simonyi 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 Gallotia simonyi live?
Gallotia simonyi occurs in Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Gallotia simonyi?
The main threats to Gallotia simonyi are 5.2, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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