ENEndangered
Southern Pale-hipped Skink
Celatiscincus euryotis
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celatiscincus_euryotis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in SCINCIDAE
Threatened in New Caledonia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Southern Pale-hipped Skink classified as Endangered?
Southern Pale-hipped Skink 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 Southern Pale-hipped Skink live?
Southern Pale-hipped Skink occurs in New Caledonia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Southern Pale-hipped Skink?
The main threats to Southern Pale-hipped Skink are 2.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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