Cnemaspis anaikattiensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cnemaspis anaikattiensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and human settlement development in the Western Ghats. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and habitat fragmentation. Mining activities and quarrying operations in the region pose additional risks to the remaining forest patches where this gecko occurs.
Habitat
This gecko inhabits rocky outcrops and crevices within tropical montane forests of the Western Ghats at elevations between 800-1200 meters. It is typically found on granite boulders and cliff faces surrounded by moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forest vegetation.
