ENEndangered
Simons' Whorltail Iguana
Stenocercus simonsii
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major
Other threatened species in TROPIDURIDAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
Why is Simons' Whorltail Iguana classified as Endangered?
Simons' Whorltail Iguana 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 Simons' Whorltail Iguana live?
Simons' Whorltail Iguana occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Simons' Whorltail Iguana?
The main threats to Simons' Whorltail Iguana are 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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