Dierogekko koniambo
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.
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.
