VUVulnerable
Splendid Skink
Mesomycterus splendidus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in SCINCIDAE
Threatened in Madagascar
Frequently asked questions
Why is Splendid Skink classified as Vulnerable?
Splendid 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 Splendid Skink live?
Splendid Skink occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Splendid Skink?
The main threats to Splendid Skink are 2.1, 2.3, 5.1, and 5.1.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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