VUVulnerable
Black-eyed Gecko
Mokopirirakau kahutarae
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in DIPLODACTYLIDAE
Threatened in New Zealand
Frequently asked questions
Why is Black-eyed Gecko classified as Vulnerable?
Black-eyed Gecko 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Black-eyed Gecko live?
Black-eyed 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 Black-eyed Gecko?
The main threats to Black-eyed Gecko are 10.2, 2.3, 5.3, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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