Sphaerodactylus nycteropus
Photo: (c) Marcos Rodríguez Bobadilla, niektóre prawa zastrzeżone (CC BY-SA)
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Sphaerodactylus nycteropus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and tourism infrastructure expansion across its extremely limited range in the Caribbean. The species' tiny population size makes it highly vulnerable to stochastic events, while introduced predators such as cats and rats pose additional pressure on this ground-dwelling gecko. Climate change-induced sea level rise and increased hurricane intensity further threaten the coastal and low-elevation habitats essential for its survival.
Habitat
This diminutive gecko inhabits dry coastal forests, scrublands, and rocky crevices in low-elevation areas of the Caribbean. It typically shelters under rocks, fallen logs, and leaf litter in areas with sparse vegetation and well-drained soils.
