VUVulnerable
Mount Kenya Sentinel Chameleon
Kinyongia excubitor
Stable
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
Other threatened species in CHAMAELEONIDAE
Threatened in Kenya
Frequently asked questions
Why is Mount Kenya Sentinel Chameleon classified as Vulnerable?
Mount Kenya Sentinel Chameleon 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 Mount Kenya Sentinel Chameleon live?
Mount Kenya Sentinel Chameleon occurs in Kenya. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Mount Kenya Sentinel Chameleon?
The main threats to Mount Kenya Sentinel Chameleon are 1.1, 2.3, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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