VU

Tropidurus hygomi

Declining

Overview

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

Tropidurus hygomi faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in Brazil's Cerrado savanna, where agricultural expansion and cattle ranching have fragmented its specialized rocky outcrop environments. Urban development and infrastructure projects further reduce available habitat, while the species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the microhabitats this lizard depends on for thermoregulation and prey availability.

Threat summary

Habitat

Tropidurus hygomi inhabits rocky outcrops and granite formations within Brazil's Cerrado savanna ecosystem. The species shows strong preference for exposed rock surfaces and crevices that provide essential basking sites and shelter from predators.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tropidurus hygomi classified as Vulnerable?
Tropidurus hygomi 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. Tropidurus hygomi faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in Brazil's Cerrado savanna, where agricultural expansion and cattle ranching have fragmented its specialized rocky outcrop environments. Urban development and infrastructure projects further reduce available habitat, while the species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the microhabitats this lizard depends on for thermoregulation and prey availability.
Where does Tropidurus hygomi live?
Tropidurus hygomi occurs in Mauritius. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Tropidurus hygomi?
The main threats to Tropidurus hygomi 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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