VUVulnerable
Uroplatus giganteus
Declining
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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.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in GEKKONIDAE
Threatened in Madagascar
Frequently asked questions
Why is Uroplatus giganteus classified as Vulnerable?
Uroplatus giganteus is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Uroplatus giganteus live?
Uroplatus giganteus occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Uroplatus giganteus?
The main threats to Uroplatus giganteus are 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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