VUVulnerable
Typhlops hectus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Shrubland· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in TYPHLOPIDAE
Threatened in Haiti
Frequently asked questions
Why is Typhlops hectus classified as Vulnerable?
Typhlops hectus 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 Typhlops hectus live?
Typhlops hectus occurs in Haiti. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Typhlops hectus?
The main threats to Typhlops hectus are 2.1, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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