Are Thorny devils endangered or threatened?

Answer 1

The Thorny devil, an unusual spiky lizard of Australia, is currently neither endangered not officially threatened, but its numbers are decreasing. These desert-dwelling reptiles are protected under Australia's Wildlife Conservation Act.

As with many Australian native animals, its greatest threat comes from habitat destruction and the incursions of humans into its environment. The introduction of feral cats also poses a threat as it is only a relatively small lizard, growing up to 20cm in length. In its native habitat, it has few natural predators; among them are goannas and Birds of Prey.

Answer 2

Thorny devils are currently not considered endangered or threatened. They are listed as "Least Concern" on the IUCN Red List due to their wide distribution across central and western Australia. However, habitat loss and climate change could pose threats to their populations in the future.