To report the presence of a rare species is to contribute to our knowledge of the species and the places where it is still present, with a view to preserving it as best we can. To do so, send us a photo of the species, its approximate size, and the date and place of observation to contact@agencedelenvironnement.fr.
These giants of the sea average 1.30 metres in length and 60 kilograms in weight, but can reach 2.60 metres and 455 kilograms in weight as adults. Their skin color varies from gray to dark yellow, punctuated by black spots on the body and head.
They live in the mangrove as larvae and juveniles, before moving to the coral reef as adults, where they live in caves between 30 and 100m deep. A victim of overfishing and habitat destruction, they are now rarely seen in our waters.
Those parrotfish are endangered. They are protected and prohibited from capture.
With the help of the REGUAR association, sharks are under a scientific monitoring. During your dives, if you take a photo or video of one, don't hesitate to share the information with us. This will enable us to increase our data concerning them, so that we can better adapt our conservation actions towards these species. Remember that some sharks and rays are protected and prohibited from capture.
Found worldwide only in Saint-Barthélemy and Anguilla, this sub-endemic species is becoming increasingly discreet and is gradually disappearing from our gardens. Numerous threats are reducing its habitat (urbanization, disappearance of vegetation due to goats and turtles), reducing its food resources (corn snakes, chickens that prey on reptiles) and causing the snake itself to disappear (cats, chickens, humans, who prey on it directly). Harmless and protected under the French Environment Code, your observations will enable us to assess the number of garter snakes on the island and the sites where they are still present. This will enable us to determine the actions required to preserve the species.
Find out more about reptiles on Saint-Barthélemy.
Found only in the Lesser Antilles, it is unfortunately endangered on most of these islands. Once the largest animal on the island, its habitat and food resources are now threatened by construction and the presence of free-roaming goats. Cats, dogs and vehicles also pose a threat to this species. That's why it's important to adopt the right behavior. Be careful to distinguish between the Lesser Antillean Iguana and the Striped Iguana.
Find out more about the Lesser Antillean Iguana.
When you spot an invasive exotic species, take action to help preserve the island's native species and maintain a functioning ecosystem.
Call our emergency number (+590 690 31 70 73) if you come across a corn snake, a striped iguana or an anolis chevalier, among others.
It's also essential to adopt the right behavior when dealing with goats, stray cats, hens and rodents.
