CR

Steriphopus lacertosus

Unknown

Overview

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

Steriphopus lacertosus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, while invasive plant species alter the microhabitat conditions essential for its survival. Climate change compounds these pressures by shifting temperature and moisture regimes beyond the species' tolerance thresholds.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats within tropical and subtropical forest ecosystems, typically requiring specific moisture and temperature conditions found in forest understory environments. It shows strong preference for areas with particular vegetation structure and soil composition that support its ecological niche requirements.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Steriphopus lacertosus classified as Critically Endangered?
Steriphopus lacertosus 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. Steriphopus lacertosus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, while invasive plant species alter the microhabitat conditions essential for its survival. Climate change compounds these pressures by shifting temperature and moisture regimes beyond the species' tolerance thresholds.
Where does Steriphopus lacertosus live?
Steriphopus lacertosus occurs in Seychelles. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Steriphopus lacertosus?
The main threats to Steriphopus lacertosus are 11.1, 8.1, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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