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Tropidurus psammonastes

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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.

Tropidurus psammonastes faces severe habitat degradation from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along Brazil's Atlantic coast. Sand mining operations directly destroy the specialized sandy coastal environments this lizard requires for survival. Rising sea levels and increased storm intensity associated with climate change threaten to inundate remaining coastal habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits sandy coastal environments, dunes, and beach vegetation along Brazil's Atlantic coastline. It shows strong preference for loose sandy substrates where it can burrow and thermoregulate effectively.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tropidurus psammonastes classified as Endangered?
Tropidurus psammonastes is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Tropidurus psammonastes faces severe habitat degradation from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along Brazil's Atlantic coast. Sand mining operations directly destroy the specialized sandy coastal environments this lizard requires for survival. Rising sea levels and increased storm intensity associated with climate change threaten to inundate remaining coastal habitat patches.
Where does Tropidurus psammonastes live?
Tropidurus psammonastes occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Tropidurus psammonastes?
The main threats to Tropidurus psammonastes 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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