ENEndangered
Emoia samoensis
Declining
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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
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in SCINCIDAE
Threatened in American Samoa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Emoia samoensis classified as Endangered?
Emoia samoensis 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Emoia samoensis live?
Emoia samoensis occurs in American Samoa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Emoia samoensis?
The main threats to Emoia samoensis are 1.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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