VUVulnerable
Thorntail Mountain Lizard
Phymaturus mallimaccii
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Grassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in LIOLAEMIDAE
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Thorntail Mountain Lizard classified as Vulnerable?
Thorntail Mountain Lizard 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Thorntail Mountain Lizard live?
Thorntail Mountain Lizard occurs in Argentina. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Thorntail Mountain Lizard?
The main threats to Thorntail Mountain Lizard are 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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