ENEndangered
Urosaurus auriculatus
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urosaurus_auriculatus
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· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in PHRYNOSOMATIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Urosaurus auriculatus classified as Endangered?
Urosaurus auriculatus 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 Urosaurus auriculatus live?
Urosaurus auriculatus occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Urosaurus auriculatus?
The main threats to Urosaurus auriculatus are 2.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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