Philochortus zolii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Philochortus zolii faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and overgrazing by livestock in its restricted range within the Horn of Africa. Urban development and infrastructure projects have fragmented the remaining suitable rocky outcrops and semi-arid scrublands where this lacertid lizard occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through increased aridity and temperature extremes that may exceed the species' physiological tolerance limits.
Habitat
This species inhabits rocky outcrops, stone walls, and semi-arid scrublands in the Horn of Africa, typically at elevations between 1,000-2,000 meters. It shows a preference for areas with scattered vegetation and rocky crevices that provide shelter and thermoregulation opportunities.
Other threatened species in Lacertidae
Threatened in Algeria
Frequently asked questions
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