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Liolaemus arambarensis

Declining

Overview

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

Liolaemus arambarensis faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted coastal range. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment the remaining suitable habitat patches. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting the species' specialized microhabitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This lizard species inhabits coastal sandy areas, dunes, and grasslands along the Atlantic coast of southern Brazil and Uruguay. It requires specific microhabitats with adequate vegetation cover and suitable substrate for thermoregulation and shelter.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Liolaemus arambarensis classified as Endangered?
Liolaemus arambarensis 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. Liolaemus arambarensis faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted coastal range. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment the remaining suitable habitat patches. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting the species' specialized microhabitat requirements.
Where does Liolaemus arambarensis live?
Liolaemus arambarensis occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Liolaemus arambarensis?
The main threats to Liolaemus arambarensis 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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