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Barusia laconica

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Barusia laconica faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Peloponnese region of Greece. The species is particularly vulnerable to quarrying activities and road construction that fragment its rocky habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the Mediterranean scrubland ecosystems this gecko depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic gecko inhabits rocky outcrops, stone walls, and Mediterranean scrubland in the mountainous regions of Laconia, southern Peloponnese. It shows a strong preference for limestone formations and traditional stone structures in areas with sparse vegetation cover.

Caves and subterranean habitats· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Barusia laconica classified as Endangered?
Barusia laconica 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. Barusia laconica faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Peloponnese region of Greece. The species is particularly vulnerable to quarrying activities and road construction that fragment its rocky habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the Mediterranean scrubland ecosystems this gecko depends upon.
Where does Barusia laconica live?
Barusia laconica occurs in Greece. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Barusia laconica?
The main threats to Barusia laconica are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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