Cnemaspis jerdonii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cnemaspis jerdonii faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as its rocky outcrop and forest habitats in the Western Ghats are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while collection for the pet trade has emerged as an additional concern. Climate change poses a growing threat by altering the specific microhabitat conditions this gecko requires in its montane forest environment.
Habitat
This gecko inhabits rocky outcrops, granite boulders, and adjacent forest areas in the montane regions of the Western Ghats. It shows a preference for areas with dense vegetation cover and specific microhabitat conditions found in tropical moist forests at elevations between 800-1500 meters.
