Spotted Anadia
VU

Spotted Anadia

Anadia marmorata

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anadia_marmorata

Overview

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

The Spotted Anadia faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests and montane ecosystems across its range are cleared for agriculture and human settlement. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and humidity conditions essential for this moisture-dependent lizard species. The species' restricted elevational range makes it particularly vulnerable to upslope habitat shifts that may compress or eliminate suitable microhabitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Spotted Anadia inhabits cloud forests and humid montane environments at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters in the Andes. This species requires areas with high humidity, dense vegetation cover, and stable microclimatic conditions typical of undisturbed montane forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Spotted Anadia classified as Vulnerable?
Spotted Anadia 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. The Spotted Anadia faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests and montane ecosystems across its range are cleared for agriculture and human settlement. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and humidity conditions essential for this moisture-dependent lizard species. The species' restricted elevational range makes it particularly vulnerable to upslope habitat shifts that may compress or eliminate suitable microhabitats.
Where does Spotted Anadia live?
Spotted Anadia 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 Spotted Anadia?
The main threats to Spotted Anadia are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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