Heterodactylus lundii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Heterodactylus lundii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Brazil's Atlantic Forest continues to be cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range in southeastern Brazil makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across isolated forest patches. Mining activities and infrastructure development further degrade the specialized microhabitats this gecko requires for survival.
Habitat
This gecko inhabits the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, specifically occurring in humid montane forests and forest edges. It requires well-preserved forest environments with adequate canopy cover and the complex microhabitat structure typical of this highly threatened biome.
