Cyrtodactylus subsolanus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cyrtodactylus subsolanus faces severe pressure from limestone quarrying and mining activities that directly destroy its specialized cave and karst habitat. The species' extremely limited range in northern Vietnam makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection for the international pet trade poses an additional threat to remaining populations.
Habitat
This gecko inhabits limestone caves and karst formations in northern Vietnam, typically found on cave walls and rocky crevices within these specialized underground and semi-underground environments. The species requires the stable temperature and humidity conditions provided by limestone cave systems.
