Habitat destruction, illegal trade threaten Sri Lanka’s endangered agamid lizards

Mongabay
Jan 31, 2026, 7:23 am345 ptsTop
COLOMBO — In Sri Lanka, agamid lizard species are growing increasingly vulnerable due to three main factors: shrinking habitats, climate change and being traded as exotic pets. The Indian Ocean island is home to more than 20 species of agamid lizards and shows exceptionally high endemism with more than…

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