VUVulnerable
Phrynocephalus persicus
Stable
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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
Desert· major
Other threatened species in AGAMIDAE
Threatened in Azerbaijan
Frequently asked questions
Why is Phrynocephalus persicus classified as Vulnerable?
Phrynocephalus persicus 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Phrynocephalus persicus live?
Phrynocephalus persicus occurs in Azerbaijan, and Iran. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Phrynocephalus persicus?
The main threats to Phrynocephalus persicus are 2.1, 2.3, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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