VUVulnerable
Peking Gecko
Gekko swinhonis
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peking_gecko
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Desert· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in GEKKONIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Peking Gecko classified as Vulnerable?
Peking 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 Peking Gecko live?
Peking Gecko occurs in China. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Peking Gecko?
The main threats to Peking Gecko are 2.1, 5.1, 5.1.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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