ENEndangered
Spiny Chuckwalla
Sauromalus hispidus
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel_Island_chuckwalla
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
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in IGUANIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Spiny Chuckwalla classified as Endangered?
Spiny Chuckwalla 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 Spiny Chuckwalla live?
Spiny Chuckwalla 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 Spiny Chuckwalla?
The main threats to Spiny Chuckwalla are 11.1, 11.2, 11.4, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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