VUVulnerable
Priodontes maximus
Declining
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 moist lowland· majorSavanna· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in CHLAMYPHORIDAE
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Priodontes maximus classified as Vulnerable?
Priodontes maximus 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 Priodontes maximus live?
Priodontes maximus occurs in Argentina, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Suriname, and Uruguay (plus 1 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Priodontes maximus?
The main threats to Priodontes maximus are 2.1, 5.1, 5.3, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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