VUVulnerable
Limbless Worm Skink
Brachymeles vermis
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brachymeles_vermis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in SCINCIDAE
Threatened in Philippines
Frequently asked questions
Why is Limbless Worm Skink classified as Vulnerable?
Limbless Worm Skink 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 Limbless Worm Skink live?
Limbless Worm Skink occurs in Philippines. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Limbless Worm Skink?
The main threats to Limbless Worm Skink are 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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