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Stout iguana (cyclura pinguis) |
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The Anegada Iguana is genetically unique and likely basal to all the other Rock Iguana species. Once distributed throughout the Puerto Rican bank, it is now restricted to three islands; Anegada, Guana and Necker, in the British Virgin Islands and populations have declined drastically due to pressures from domestic animals. To overcome the resulting high juvenile mortality, a headstarting program was implemented in 1997 but habitat loss from development and overgrazing still pose serious problems. Large, body length to 22 in (560 mm).
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Distribution: British Virgin Islands Size: Males to 560mm SVL Females to 500mm SVL Status: I.U.C.N. Red List - Critically Endangered Once distributed over the entire Puerto Rico bank, now restricted to one natural island population and two small introduced populations on other islands. Legal Status: U.S. Endangered Species Act - Endangered C.I.T.E.S. - Appendix I Priority Activities: Additional studies are required to identify density and areas frequented by C. pinguis and to determine why the female population is declining. Carry out genetic studies and construct livestock exclosure fences around protected areas. Numbers Remaining in the Wild: Estimated at 400. |
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