CR

Koniambo Striped Gecko

Dierogekko koniambo

Declining

Overview

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

Dierogekko koniambo faces severe threats from mining activities on the Koniambo Massif, where nickel extraction has destroyed significant portions of its ultramafic habitat. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and degradation from industrial development. Fire events, both natural and human-induced, pose additional risks to the remaining forest patches where this gecko persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

This gecko is endemic to the ultramafic forests of the Koniambo Massif in New Caledonia, where it inhabits the unique vegetation adapted to nickel-rich soils. The species appears to be restricted to intact forest areas with dense canopy cover and specific microhabitat requirements associated with ultramafic substrates.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· majorShrubland· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Koniambo Striped Gecko classified as Critically Endangered?
Koniambo Striped 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. Dierogekko koniambo faces severe threats from mining activities on the Koniambo Massif, where nickel extraction has destroyed significant portions of its ultramafic habitat. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and degradation from industrial development. Fire events, both natural and human-induced, pose additional risks to the remaining forest patches where this gecko persists.
Where does Koniambo Striped Gecko live?
Koniambo Striped Gecko occurs in New Caledonia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Koniambo Striped Gecko?
The main threats to Koniambo Striped Gecko are 5.3, 8.1, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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