CR

Marmelade Anole

Anolis rimarum

Declining

Overview

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

Anolis rimarum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive species introduction and climate-induced shifts in precipitation patterns further compound the pressures on remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered anole inhabits humid montane forests and forest edges in the Caribbean region. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions including adequate canopy cover and moisture levels typical of tropical cloud forests.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSite/area managementSpecies managementSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Marmelade Anole classified as Critically Endangered?
Marmelade Anole 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. Anolis rimarum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive species introduction and climate-induced shifts in precipitation patterns further compound the pressures on remaining populations.
Where does Marmelade Anole live?
Marmelade Anole occurs in Haiti. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Marmelade Anole?
The main threats to Marmelade Anole are 2.1, 5.3, 5.4, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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