VU

Uta tumidarostra

Unknown

Overview

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

Uta tumidarostra faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range within the Baja California Peninsula. Urban development and agricultural expansion have fragmented the coastal scrub and desert habitats essential for this lizard's survival. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased temperatures that may exceed the species' thermal tolerance limits.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits coastal scrub, desert washes, and rocky outcrops in the Baja California Peninsula of Mexico. It prefers areas with sparse vegetation and sandy or rocky substrates that provide suitable microhabitats for thermoregulation and foraging.

Marine intertidal· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Uta tumidarostra classified as Vulnerable?
Uta tumidarostra 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. Uta tumidarostra faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range within the Baja California Peninsula. Urban development and agricultural expansion have fragmented the coastal scrub and desert habitats essential for this lizard's survival. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased temperatures that may exceed the species' thermal tolerance limits.
Where does Uta tumidarostra live?
Uta tumidarostra 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 Uta tumidarostra?
The main threats to Uta tumidarostra 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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