ENEndangered
White-lipped Forest Skink
Lioscincus steindachneri
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lioscincus_steindachneri
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Invasive/problematic species control
Other threatened species in SCINCIDAE
Threatened in New Caledonia
Frequently asked questions
Why is White-lipped Forest Skink classified as Endangered?
White-lipped Forest Skink 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does White-lipped Forest Skink live?
White-lipped Forest Skink occurs in New Caledonia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to White-lipped Forest Skink?
The main threats to White-lipped Forest Skink are 5.3, 8.1, 9.3, and 9.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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