VUVulnerable
Black Snake-eyed Skink
Cryptoblepharus ater
Unknown
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptoblepharus_ater
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· major
Other threatened species in SCINCIDAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Black Snake-eyed Skink classified as Vulnerable?
Black Snake-eyed Skink 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 Black Snake-eyed Skink live?
Black Snake-eyed Skink 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 Black Snake-eyed Skink?
The main threats to Black Snake-eyed Skink are 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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