Poum Striped Gecko
CR

Poum Striped Gecko

Dierogekko poumensis

Declining

Photo: (c) Christian Langner, all rights reserved, uploaded by Christian Langner

Overview

Dierogekko poumensis, also known as the Poum striped gecko, is a gecko endemic to Grande Terre in New Caledonia.

Dierogekko poumensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to mining activities and urban development on Île des Pins, New Caledonia. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to invasive species, especially introduced ants and rats that prey on eggs and juveniles. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid forest microhabitats this gecko requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic gecko inhabits humid forests and forest edges on Île des Pins in New Caledonia. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including adequate moisture levels and native vegetation cover for shelter and foraging.

Forest· majorShrubland· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Poum Striped Gecko classified as Critically Endangered?
Poum Striped Gecko is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Dierogekko poumensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to mining activities and urban development on Île des Pins, New Caledonia. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to invasive species, especially introduced ants and rats that prey on eggs and juveniles. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid forest microhabitats this gecko requires.
Where does Poum Striped Gecko live?
Poum Striped Gecko occurs in New Caledonia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Poum Striped Gecko?
The main threats to Poum Striped Gecko are 8.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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