VU

Phymaturus vociferator

Stable

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Phymaturus vociferator faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted high-altitude range in the Andes. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose direct threats to its rocky outcrop habitats, while livestock grazing alters the vegetation structure these lizards depend on for shelter and thermoregulation. Climate change represents an emerging threat, as rising temperatures may force populations to retreat to increasingly limited suitable elevations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits high-altitude rocky outcrops and stone fields in the Andean mountains, typically found at elevations above 2,000 meters. It requires areas with abundant rock crevices and boulder fields that provide essential shelter and basking sites for thermoregulation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Phymaturus vociferator classified as Vulnerable?
Phymaturus vociferator 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. Phymaturus vociferator faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted high-altitude range in the Andes. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose direct threats to its rocky outcrop habitats, while livestock grazing alters the vegetation structure these lizards depend on for shelter and thermoregulation. Climate change represents an emerging threat, as rising temperatures may force populations to retreat to increasingly limited suitable elevations.
Where does Phymaturus vociferator live?
Phymaturus vociferator occurs in Chile. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Phymaturus vociferator?
The main threats to Phymaturus vociferator are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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