VU

Black Larut Skink

Larutia larutensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Larutia larutensis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Peninsular Malaysia. The species' restriction to specific forest microhabitats makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities and forest fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid conditions this gecko requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This gecko inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests in Peninsular Malaysia, typically found in the forest understory and on tree trunks in areas with high humidity. The species shows preference for intact forest environments with dense canopy cover that maintains the cool, moist microclimate conditions essential for its survival.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Black Larut Skink classified as Vulnerable?
Black Larut Skink is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Larutia larutensis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Peninsular Malaysia. The species' restriction to specific forest microhabitats makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities and forest fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid conditions this gecko requires for survival.
Where does Black Larut Skink live?
Black Larut Skink 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 Black Larut Skink?
The main threats to Black Larut Skink 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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