Abstract
Every year many species shrink in size until none are left unless something is done to protect them. The Abronia Campbelli is critically endangered due to the underground world of the illegal pet trade. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the endangered Abronia Campbelli lizard and the Abronia family in general. The causes of Abrionia Compbelli's population decline is explained. It is discovered that the illegal pet trade and habitat destruction are the major causes of the species' population decline. We also discuss what is being done to conserve the species.
Introduction
The commonly referred to Campbell's Alligator Lizard is a critically endangered species native to Guatemala. This species is scientifically called Abronia Cambelli and belongs to Angudiae family. In a broader sense, Abronia Cambelli belongs to the Squamata order, Reltillia class, Chordata phylum, and Animalia kingdom. They are located in Eastern Guatemala, in Potrero Carrillo, …show more content…
Abronia Cambelli's habitat includes subtropical and tropical forests. They also prefer moist montane environments and cloud forests. There are currently only an estimated 500 mature individuals (and decreasing) in the world today (Ariano-Sánchez 2013). The international pet trade is presumed to be a major cause of the decline of population along with habitat destruction (Ariano-Sánchez, D., Johnson, J. & Acevedo 2013). These two factors create for a deadly combination and are the leading reasons why this species is critically endangered.
Overview
Guatemala has some of the highest biodiversity in the world. This is mostly due to its diverse environment and topography (Campbell and Vannini 1989). Nearly every region in Guatemala has at least one aboriginal species of reptilian or amphibian (Acevedo 2006). This unique