VUVulnerable
Chinese Leopard Gecko
Goniurosaurus luii
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorRocky areas· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in EUBLEPHARIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Chinese Leopard Gecko classified as Vulnerable?
Chinese Leopard 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 Chinese Leopard Gecko live?
Chinese Leopard Gecko occurs in China, and Vietnam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Chinese Leopard Gecko?
The main threats to Chinese Leopard Gecko are 2.1, 5.1, 5.1.1, and 5.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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