Threatened species of Sphenodon guntheri

The greatest threat to Tuataras is predation from introduced species especially rats.

Tuataras are confined to the offshore islands of New Zealand.

There are only about 400 Sphenodon guntheri remaining.

S.guntheri is considered as "Vulnerable" by the IUCN. CITES lists the species as "Appendix 1".

1. Threatened species of Sphenodontidae
2. Threatened island species

1. Threatened island habitats

1. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Sphenodon Guntheri