VUVulnerable
Lyre Head Lizard
Lyriocephalus scutatus
Unknown
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyriocephalus
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 lowland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in AGAMIDAE
Threatened in Sri Lanka
Frequently asked questions
Why is Lyre Head Lizard classified as Vulnerable?
Lyre Head Lizard 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 Lyre Head Lizard live?
Lyre Head Lizard occurs in Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lyre Head Lizard?
The main threats to Lyre Head Lizard are 1.1, 11.2, 11.4, and 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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