ENEndangered
Keeled Whorltail Iguana
Stenocercus varius
Unknown
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stenocercus_varius
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in TROPIDURIDAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
Why is Keeled Whorltail Iguana classified as Endangered?
Keeled Whorltail Iguana is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Keeled Whorltail Iguana live?
Keeled Whorltail Iguana occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Keeled Whorltail Iguana?
The main threats to Keeled Whorltail Iguana are 1.1, 2.3, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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