VUVulnerable
Mt Elgon Forest Gecko
Ancylodactylus elgonensis
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Habitat & natural process restorationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in GEKKONIDAE
Threatened in Congo - Brazzaville
Frequently asked questions
Why is Mt Elgon Forest Gecko classified as Vulnerable?
Mt Elgon Forest Gecko is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Mt Elgon Forest Gecko live?
Mt Elgon Forest Gecko occurs in Congo - Brazzaville, Congo - Kinshasa, Kenya, and Uganda. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Mt Elgon Forest Gecko?
The main threats to Mt Elgon Forest Gecko are 2.3, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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