ENEndangered
Cyclades Blunt-nosed Viper
Macrovipera schweizeri
DecliningENEU
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macrovipera_lebetinus_schweizeri
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Shrubland· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in VIPERIDAE
Threatened in Greece
Frequently asked questions
Why is Cyclades Blunt-nosed Viper classified as Endangered?
Cyclades Blunt-nosed Viper is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Cyclades Blunt-nosed Viper live?
Cyclades Blunt-nosed Viper occurs in Greece, and Kazakhstan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cyclades Blunt-nosed Viper?
The main threats to Cyclades Blunt-nosed Viper are 1.1, 1.3, 3.2, and 4.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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