CR

Jarak Island Bent-toed Gecko

Cyrtodactylus jarakensis

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Cyrtodactylus jarakensis faces severe threats from limestone quarrying activities that directly destroy its cave and karst habitat on Pulau Jarak. The species' extremely restricted range makes it exceptionally vulnerable to habitat modification, with mining operations fragmenting the limited suitable terrain. Additional pressures include potential collection for the pet trade and disturbance from increased human activity in its remote island habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This gecko is endemic to limestone karst formations and cave systems on Pulau Jarak, a small island off the coast of Perak, Malaysia. It inhabits crevices and caves within the island's distinctive limestone outcrops, requiring the specific microclimate conditions found in these karst environments.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Jarak Island Bent-toed Gecko classified as Critically Endangered?
Jarak Island Bent-toed Gecko is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Cyrtodactylus jarakensis faces severe threats from limestone quarrying activities that directly destroy its cave and karst habitat on Pulau Jarak. The species' extremely restricted range makes it exceptionally vulnerable to habitat modification, with mining operations fragmenting the limited suitable terrain. Additional pressures include potential collection for the pet trade and disturbance from increased human activity in its remote island habitat.
Where does Jarak Island Bent-toed Gecko live?
Jarak Island Bent-toed Gecko occurs in Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Jarak Island Bent-toed Gecko?
The main threats to Jarak Island Bent-toed Gecko 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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