Emirati Leaf-toed Gecko
Asaccus caudivolvulus
Photo: (c) Ruan I. Stander, all rights reserved, uploaded by Ruan I. Stander
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Asaccus caudivolvulus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and quarrying activities in its extremely limited range in the United Arab Emirates. The species' restriction to specific rocky outcrops and cliff faces makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances. Climate change poses an additional threat through increased temperatures and altered precipitation patterns in this arid region, potentially affecting the microhabitat conditions essential for this gecko's survival.
Habitat
This gecko inhabits rocky outcrops, cliff faces, and boulder fields in arid mountainous regions of the United Arab Emirates. It typically occupies crevices and caves in limestone and other sedimentary rock formations, preferring areas with specific microclimate conditions that provide shelter from extreme temperatures.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in PHYLLODACTYLIDAE
Threatened in United Arab Emirates
Frequently asked questions
Why is Emirati Leaf-toed Gecko classified as Critically Endangered?
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