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Phuket Bent-toed Gecko

Cyrtodactylus phuketensis

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Cyrtodactylus phuketensis faces severe pressure from rapid tourism development and urbanization across Phuket Island, which has destroyed much of its natural limestone karst habitat. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection for the international pet trade poses an additional threat to remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This gecko is endemic to limestone karst formations and caves on Phuket Island, Thailand, where it inhabits rock crevices and cave systems in tropical lowland areas. The species shows strong preference for undisturbed limestone outcrops with adequate moisture and invertebrate prey availability.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Phuket Bent-toed Gecko classified as Endangered?
Phuket Bent-toed Gecko 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. Cyrtodactylus phuketensis faces severe pressure from rapid tourism development and urbanization across Phuket Island, which has destroyed much of its natural limestone karst habitat. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection for the international pet trade poses an additional threat to remaining populations.
Where does Phuket Bent-toed Gecko live?
Phuket Bent-toed Gecko occurs in Thailand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Phuket Bent-toed Gecko?
The main threats to Phuket Bent-toed Gecko 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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