ENEndangered
Barahona Big-Scaled Sphaero
Sphaerodactylus plummeri
Unknown
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barahona_big-scaled_sphaero
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in SPHAERODACTYLIDAE
Threatened in Dominican Republic
Frequently asked questions
Why is Barahona Big-Scaled Sphaero classified as Endangered?
Barahona Big-Scaled Sphaero is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Barahona Big-Scaled Sphaero live?
Barahona Big-Scaled Sphaero occurs in Dominican Republic, and Haiti. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Barahona Big-Scaled Sphaero?
The main threats to Barahona Big-Scaled Sphaero are 1.3, 3.2, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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