
VUVulnerable
Xenosaurus grandis
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenosaurus_grandis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Temperate· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in XENOSAURIDAE
Threatened in Guatemala
Frequently asked questions
Why is Xenosaurus grandis classified as Vulnerable?
Xenosaurus grandis 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 Xenosaurus grandis live?
Xenosaurus grandis occurs in Guatemala, and Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Xenosaurus grandis?
The main threats to Xenosaurus grandis are 1.1, 5.1, and 5.1.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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