VUVulnerable
Giant Dragon Lizard
Smaug giganteus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Grassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementSpecies recoveryLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in CORDYLIDAE
Threatened in Lesotho
Frequently asked questions
Why is Giant Dragon Lizard classified as Vulnerable?
Giant Dragon Lizard 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 Giant Dragon Lizard live?
Giant Dragon Lizard occurs in Lesotho, and South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Giant Dragon Lizard?
The main threats to Giant Dragon Lizard are 2.1, 3.2, 5.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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