ENEndangered
Modest Whorltail Iguana
Stenocercus modestus
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· majorDesert· major
Other threatened species in TROPIDURIDAE
Threatened in Peru
Frequently asked questions
Why is Modest Whorltail Iguana classified as Endangered?
Modest Whorltail Iguana 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 Modest Whorltail Iguana live?
Modest Whorltail Iguana occurs in Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Modest Whorltail Iguana?
The main threats to Modest Whorltail Iguana are 1.1, and 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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