1. World problems
  2. Endangered species of Cryptoblepharus egeriae

Endangered species of Cryptoblepharus egeriae

  • Extinct species of Blue-tailed skink

Nature

The blue tailed skink, endemic to Christmas Island, was downgraded from "critically endangered" to "extinct in the wild" in the 2017 report by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). There are "well-established" captive breeding populations.

Broader

Related

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #14: Life Below WaterSustainable Development Goal #15: Life on Land

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems
Biological classification
(S) Species
Content quality
Presentable
 Presentable
Language
English
Last update
Mar 6, 2021