VUVulnerable
Keel-scaled Boa
Casarea dussumieri
Increasing
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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.
Habitat
Marine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservation
Threatened in Mauritius
Frequently asked questions
Why is Keel-scaled Boa classified as Vulnerable?
Keel-scaled Boa 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 Keel-scaled Boa live?
Keel-scaled Boa 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 Keel-scaled Boa?
The main threats to Keel-scaled Boa are 5.1, 5.1.1, 5.3, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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