ENEndangered
Takitimu Gecko
Mokopirirakau cryptozoicus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in DIPLODACTYLIDAE
Threatened in New Zealand
Frequently asked questions
Why is Takitimu Gecko classified as Endangered?
Takitimu Gecko 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Takitimu Gecko live?
Takitimu Gecko occurs in New Zealand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Takitimu Gecko?
The main threats to Takitimu Gecko are 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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