Which endangered animals live on Montserrat?

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Montserrat Lush mountain vegetation on Montserrat, Lesser Antilles.

Montserrat is home to several rare and endangered animal species, which face significant threats from habitat loss and other environmental pressures. These include:1

Montserrat orioles (Icterus oberi): A rare bird species native to the island.1
Montserrat galliwasps (Diploglossus montisserrati): A unique type of lizard.1
Mountain chickens (Leptodactylus fallax): Large frogs that were once a traditional delicacy. By the early 21st century, this species was near extinction due to overexploitation, habitat destruction, and the impact of an introduced fungal disease.1