Pholidoscelis corvinus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pholidoscelis corvinus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to coastal development and tourism infrastructure on its limited island range. Introduced predators, particularly cats and rats, pose significant predation pressure on this ground-dwelling lizard species. Climate change and sea-level rise threaten the low-lying coastal areas where this species occurs, while hurricane damage can devastate small island populations.
Habitat
This species inhabits coastal areas, dry scrublands, and rocky outcrops on small Caribbean islands. It typically occurs in low-elevation habitats near shorelines, including areas with sparse vegetation and sandy or rocky substrates.
