Pernagera gatliffi
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pernagera gatliffi faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range within the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. Agricultural expansion and urbanization have fragmented its forest habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires. Collection pressure for the ornamental trade has also contributed to population declines in accessible areas.
Habitat
This species inhabits moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests in the Western Ghats of India, typically found in leaf litter and under logs in areas with high humidity and stable temperatures. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including adequate moisture levels and organic matter for feeding and reproduction.