CRCritically Endangered
Penang Island Larut Skink
Larutia penangensis
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
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Frequently asked questions
Why is Penang Island Larut Skink classified as Critically Endangered?
Penang Island Larut Skink is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Penang Island Larut Skink live?
Penang Island Larut Skink 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 Penang Island Larut Skink?
The main threats to Penang Island Larut Skink 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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