Cnemaspis karsticola
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cnemaspis karsticola faces severe threats from limestone quarrying and mining activities that directly destroy its specialized karst cave habitats. The species' extremely restricted range in limestone formations makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as even small-scale quarrying operations can eliminate entire populations. Tourism development and cave disturbance further compound these pressures on this endemic gecko's limited habitat.
Habitat
This gecko is endemic to limestone karst formations and cave systems, where it inhabits rock crevices, cave entrances, and limestone outcrops. The species requires the specific microclimate conditions found in karst environments, including stable humidity and temperature regimes typical of limestone cave ecosystems.
