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Lund's Teiid

Heterodactylus lundii

Unknown

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.

Threat summary

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.

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Leposoma baturitensis

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VU

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Humped Bladderwort

Utricularia gibba

Unknown
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Increasing

Frequently asked questions

Why is Lund's Teiid classified as Endangered?
Lund's Teiid 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. 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.
Where does Lund's Teiid live?
Lund's Teiid occurs in Mauritius. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lund's Teiid?
The main threats to Lund's Teiid 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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