Redonda Anole
Anolis nubilus
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Anolis nubilus faces severe habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in cloud forest ecosystems. The species' restricted distribution makes it extremely vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while climate change threatens to shift the cool, humid conditions essential for its survival to higher elevations beyond its current range.
Habitat
This species inhabits montane cloud forests characterized by persistent fog, high humidity, and cool temperatures typically between 1,500-2,500 meters elevation. It requires dense canopy cover with abundant epiphytes and maintains territories in the understory vegetation of these specialized ecosystems.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in ANOLIDAE
Threatened in Antigua & Barbuda
Frequently asked questions
Why is Redonda Anole classified as Critically Endangered?
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