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Threatened species of Sphenodontidae

Nature

Introduced species such as competition from rats has been the greatest threat to Sphenodontidae.

Background

The distribution of Sphenodontidae include the offshore islands of New Zealand.

Incidence

Sphenodon guntheri and Sphenodon punctatus are listed by CITES as "Appendix 1".

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Reference

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #15: Life on Land

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems
Biological classification
(G) Subfamily
Subject
  • Societal problems » Endangered species » Endangered species
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    English
    Last update
    Dec 3, 2024