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Cyrtodactylus subsolanus

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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.

Threat summary

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.

Forest· majorArtificial - Terrestrial· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cyrtodactylus subsolanus classified as Endangered?
Cyrtodactylus subsolanus 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 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.
Where does Cyrtodactylus subsolanus live?
Cyrtodactylus subsolanus occurs in Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cyrtodactylus subsolanus?
The main threats to Cyrtodactylus subsolanus 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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