Chironius vincenti
CR

Chironius vincenti

Unknown

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Overview

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

Chironius vincenti faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development on St. Vincent. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with deforestation for banana plantations and residential construction fragmenting its remaining forest habitat. Introduced predators and competitors may also pose additional pressure on this endemic snake's already precarious population.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic snake inhabits the remaining primary and secondary rainforests of St. Vincent in the Lesser Antilles. It occupies both lowland and montane forest environments, typically found in areas with dense canopy cover and abundant vegetation.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Chironius vincenti classified as Critically Endangered?
Chironius vincenti is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Chironius vincenti faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development on St. Vincent. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with deforestation for banana plantations and residential construction fragmenting its remaining forest habitat. Introduced predators and competitors may also pose additional pressure on this endemic snake's already precarious population.
Where does Chironius vincenti live?
Chironius vincenti 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 Chironius vincenti?
The main threats to Chironius vincenti are 1.1, 2.1, 4.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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