VU

Ruthven's Anadia

Anadia pulchella

Unknown

Overview

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

Ruthven's Anadia faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in the Colombian Andes are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species' restricted range at high elevations makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat upslope with limited refuge areas. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Cordillera Oriental further fragment the remaining forest patches essential for this endemic lizard's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Colombian lizard inhabits cloud forests and montane forests in the Cordillera Oriental of the Andes, typically found at elevations between 2,000-3,000 meters. It requires dense forest cover with high humidity and stable temperatures, often sheltering under logs, rocks, and leaf litter in these specialized high-altitude ecosystems.

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VU

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Unknown
EN

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ruthven's Anadia classified as Vulnerable?
Ruthven's Anadia 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. Ruthven's Anadia faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in the Colombian Andes are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species' restricted range at high elevations makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat upslope with limited refuge areas. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Cordillera Oriental further fragment the remaining forest patches essential for this endemic lizard's survival.
Where does Ruthven's Anadia live?
Ruthven's Anadia 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 Ruthven's Anadia?
The main threats to Ruthven's Anadia 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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