Liolaemus azarai
CR

Liolaemus azarai

Unknown

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Overview

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

Liolaemus azarai faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing that have dramatically reduced its specialized grassland habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment the remaining suitable areas, while invasive plant species alter the native vegetation structure this lizard depends on for shelter and foraging.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits temperate grasslands and sandy coastal areas in Uruguay and southern Brazil. It requires well-drained soils with sparse to moderate vegetation cover, often found in areas with native bunch grasses and low shrubs.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Liolaemus azarai classified as Critically Endangered?
Liolaemus azarai is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Liolaemus azarai faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing that have dramatically reduced its specialized grassland habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment the remaining suitable areas, while invasive plant species alter the native vegetation structure this lizard depends on for shelter and foraging.
Where does Liolaemus azarai live?
Liolaemus azarai occurs in Argentina, and Paraguay. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Liolaemus azarai?
The main threats to Liolaemus azarai are 2.1, 7.2, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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