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Calymmodon rapensis

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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.

Calymmodon rapensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction on its limited island range in French Polynesia. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter the native forest structure and compete with indigenous vegetation. Coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion continue to fragment and reduce the already restricted habitat available to this endemic gecko.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic gecko inhabits native forests and coastal vegetation on Rapa Island in the Austral Islands of French Polynesia. The species is restricted to remaining patches of indigenous forest habitat at various elevations on this remote volcanic island.

Other threatened species in POLYPODIACEAE

VU

Lellingeria strangeana

Declining
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Adenophorus epigaeus

Declining
VU

Lellingeria paucipinnata

Unknown
EN

Pyrrosia liebuschii

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Calymmodon rapensis classified as Endangered?
Calymmodon rapensis 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. Calymmodon rapensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction on its limited island range in French Polynesia. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter the native forest structure and compete with indigenous vegetation. Coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion continue to fragment and reduce the already restricted habitat available to this endemic gecko.
Where does Calymmodon rapensis live?
Calymmodon rapensis occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Calymmodon rapensis?
The main threats to Calymmodon rapensis 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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