Milos Wall Lizard
VU

Milos Wall Lizard

Podarcis milensis

UnknownVUEU

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milos_wall_lizard

Overview

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

The Milos Wall Lizard faces severe pressure from habitat degradation caused by mining activities on Milos island, particularly pumice and obsidian extraction that destroys its rocky coastal habitats. Tourism development and associated infrastructure construction further fragment the species' limited range. Introduced predators and competitors, along with the species' extremely restricted distribution to a single Greek island, make populations highly vulnerable to local extinctions from natural disasters or disease outbreaks.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Milos Wall Lizard inhabits rocky coastal areas, stone walls, and volcanic outcrops on the Greek island of Milos. It prefers sun-exposed rocky surfaces with crevices for shelter, typically found in areas with sparse Mediterranean vegetation near the coastline.

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EN

Philochortus zolii

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Milos Wall Lizard classified as Vulnerable?
Milos Wall 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. The Milos Wall Lizard faces severe pressure from habitat degradation caused by mining activities on Milos island, particularly pumice and obsidian extraction that destroys its rocky coastal habitats. Tourism development and associated infrastructure construction further fragment the species' limited range. Introduced predators and competitors, along with the species' extremely restricted distribution to a single Greek island, make populations highly vulnerable to local extinctions from natural disasters or disease outbreaks.
Where does Milos Wall Lizard live?
Milos Wall Lizard occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Milos Wall Lizard?
The main threats to Milos Wall Lizard are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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