ENEndangered
St. Croix Ameiva
Pholidoscelis polops
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorShrubland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSite/area managementInvasive/problematic species controlSpecies managementSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in TEIIDAE
Threatened in U.S. Virgin Islands
Frequently asked questions
Why is St. Croix Ameiva classified as Endangered?
St. Croix Ameiva 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 St. Croix Ameiva live?
St. Croix Ameiva occurs in U.S. Virgin Islands, and United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to St. Croix Ameiva?
The main threats to St. Croix Ameiva are 11.1, 2.3, 8.1, and 9.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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