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White Cay iguana |
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Occurring on only a single island (White or Sandy Cay) in the southern Exumas chain in the Bahamas, the species numbers fewer than 150 to 200 individuals. A raccoon dumped on the island in the mid-1990s wreaked havoc on this small population by preying upon a significant number of breeding females and juveniles. Rats also took their toll, as has illegal collection for the exotic pet trade. Current conservation measures are aimed at translocating iguanas to other cays. Small, body length to 11 in (280 mm).
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Distribution: Bahamas Size: Males to 280mm SVL Females to 254mm SVL Status: I.U.C.N. Red List - Critically Endangered Occurs on only a single island that comprises about 25ha. Legal Status: U.S. Endangered Species Act - Endangered C.I.T.E.S. - Appendix I Priority Activities: Incorporate this small cay into the park system of the Bahamas National Trust. Develop an educational program. Institute a program of rat control. Conduct a status survey of the population at least every two years. Consider establishing a secondary population at a somewhat distant location within the protection of the existing Exuma Islands Land and Sea Park. Number Remaining: Estimated at 200 |
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