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Rodrigues' Microteeid

Calyptommatus nicterus

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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.

Calyptommatus nicterus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range within Brazil's Caatinga region. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment the sandy soil habitats essential for this fossorial lizard's survival. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the soil moisture conditions this species requires for burrowing and foraging.

Threat summary

Habitat

This fossorial lizard inhabits sandy soils within the Caatinga dry forest ecosystem of northeastern Brazil. It requires loose, well-drained sandy substrates that allow for extensive burrowing behavior in areas with sparse vegetation cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rodrigues' Microteeid classified as Endangered?
Rodrigues' Microteeid 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. Calyptommatus nicterus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range within Brazil's Caatinga region. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment the sandy soil habitats essential for this fossorial lizard's survival. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the soil moisture conditions this species requires for burrowing and foraging.
Where does Rodrigues' Microteeid live?
Rodrigues' Microteeid occurs in Mauritius. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Rodrigues' Microteeid?
The main threats to Rodrigues' Microteeid 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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