ENEndangered
Scaly Gecko
Hemidactylus scabriceps
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· majorShrubland· majorGrassland· majorRocky areas· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in GEKKONIDAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
Why is Scaly Gecko classified as Endangered?
Scaly 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Scaly Gecko live?
Scaly Gecko occurs in India, and 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 Scaly Gecko?
The main threats to Scaly Gecko are 1.1, 2.3, 3.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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