VU

Adamastor Skink

Trachylepis adamastor

Stable

Overview

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

Trachylepis adamastor faces significant pressure from habitat degradation and fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Cape of South Africa. Urban expansion and agricultural development have reduced available fynbos and renosterveld habitats, while invasive plant species alter the vegetation structure this skink depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the Mediterranean-type ecosystems where this species occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This skink inhabits fynbos and renosterveld vegetation in the Western Cape Province of South Africa, typically found in areas with rocky outcrops and dense shrubland. It occurs in Mediterranean-type climate zones characterized by winter rainfall and dry summers.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Adamastor Skink classified as Vulnerable?
Adamastor Skink 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. Trachylepis adamastor faces significant pressure from habitat degradation and fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Cape of South Africa. Urban expansion and agricultural development have reduced available fynbos and renosterveld habitats, while invasive plant species alter the vegetation structure this skink depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the Mediterranean-type ecosystems where this species occurs.
Where does Adamastor Skink live?
Adamastor Skink occurs in São Tomé & Príncipe. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Adamastor Skink?
The main threats to Adamastor Skink 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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