CR

Emoia slevini

Declining

Overview

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

Emoia slevini faces severe threats from habitat destruction on its limited Pacific island range, where coastal development and infrastructure projects have eliminated much of its native forest habitat. Introduced predators, particularly cats and rats, pose significant predation pressure on this ground-dwelling skink. Climate change and sea-level rise threaten the low-lying coastal areas where remaining populations persist, while the species' extremely restricted range makes it vulnerable to catastrophic events.

Threat summary

Habitat

Emoia slevini inhabits coastal forests and woodland areas on Pacific islands, typically found in leaf litter and low vegetation near the forest floor. The species prefers areas with dense canopy cover and is associated with both native forest remnants and some modified habitats with adequate shelter.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Emoia slevini classified as Critically Endangered?
Emoia slevini is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Emoia slevini faces severe threats from habitat destruction on its limited Pacific island range, where coastal development and infrastructure projects have eliminated much of its native forest habitat. Introduced predators, particularly cats and rats, pose significant predation pressure on this ground-dwelling skink. Climate change and sea-level rise threaten the low-lying coastal areas where remaining populations persist, while the species' extremely restricted range makes it vulnerable to catastrophic events.
Where does Emoia slevini live?
Emoia slevini occurs in Guam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Emoia slevini?
The main threats to Emoia slevini are 2.1, 2.3, 8.1, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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