VUVulnerable
Nilgiri Dwarf Gecko
Cnemaspis indica
Unknown
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_day_gecko
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Grassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in GEKKONIDAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
Why is Nilgiri Dwarf Gecko classified as Vulnerable?
Nilgiri Dwarf 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 Nilgiri Dwarf Gecko live?
Nilgiri Dwarf Gecko occurs in India. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Nilgiri Dwarf Gecko?
The main threats to Nilgiri Dwarf Gecko are 4.1, and 6.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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