Southern Eyelash Boa
CR

Southern Eyelash Boa

Tropidophis gularis

Unknown

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Overview

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

Tropidophis gularis faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Cuban range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented by infrastructure development. Introduced predators and competitors further pressure this endemic snake, while its specialized habitat requirements limit adaptation to modified environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This Cuban endemic inhabits dry forests, scrublands, and rocky outcrops in coastal and near-coastal areas. The species shows preference for limestone karst formations with dense vegetation cover that provides shelter and hunting opportunities.

Savanna· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Southern Eyelash Boa classified as Critically Endangered?
Southern Eyelash Boa 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. Tropidophis gularis faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Cuban range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented by infrastructure development. Introduced predators and competitors further pressure this endemic snake, while its specialized habitat requirements limit adaptation to modified environments.
Where does Southern Eyelash Boa live?
Southern Eyelash Boa occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Southern Eyelash Boa?
The main threats to Southern Eyelash Boa are 2.3, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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