Ringed Spinytail Iguana
VU

Ringed Spinytail Iguana

Morunasaurus annularis

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enyalioides_annularis

Overview

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

The Ringed Spinytail Iguana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Mining activities and infrastructure development fragment remaining forest habitats, while collection for the pet trade poses additional stress on wild populations. Climate change threatens to alter the humid forest conditions this arboreal species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This arboreal iguana inhabits primary and secondary rainforests of the Amazon Basin, preferring the canopy and emergent layers of humid tropical forests. It requires dense forest cover with high humidity levels and is typically found near rivers and streams in lowland areas below 500 meters elevation.

Other threatened species in Hoplocercidae

Morunasaurus groiEN

Morunasaurus groi

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Ringed Spinytail Iguana classified as Vulnerable?
Ringed Spinytail Iguana 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. The Ringed Spinytail Iguana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Mining activities and infrastructure development fragment remaining forest habitats, while collection for the pet trade poses additional stress on wild populations. Climate change threatens to alter the humid forest conditions this arboreal species requires for survival.
Where does Ringed Spinytail Iguana live?
Ringed Spinytail Iguana occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ringed Spinytail Iguana?
The main threats to Ringed Spinytail Iguana 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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