Saint George Island Gecko
VU

Saint George Island Gecko

Aristelliger georgeensis

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_George_Island_gecko

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Saint George Island Gecko faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range on a single small Caribbean island, making it vulnerable to catastrophic events. Habitat degradation from coastal development and tourism infrastructure poses ongoing pressure on its limited rocky coastal habitats. Introduced predators and competitors may impact native gecko populations, while climate change threatens to alter the delicate island ecosystem through sea level rise and increased storm intensity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This gecko inhabits rocky coastal areas, limestone cliffs, and associated dry scrubland vegetation on Saint George Island. It typically shelters in rock crevices and under loose stones in the coastal zone, preferring areas with sparse vegetation and good sun exposure.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Saint George Island Gecko classified as Vulnerable?
Saint George Island 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. The Saint George Island Gecko faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range on a single small Caribbean island, making it vulnerable to catastrophic events. Habitat degradation from coastal development and tourism infrastructure poses ongoing pressure on its limited rocky coastal habitats. Introduced predators and competitors may impact native gecko populations, while climate change threatens to alter the delicate island ecosystem through sea level rise and increased storm intensity.
Where does Saint George Island Gecko live?
Saint George Island Gecko occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Saint George Island Gecko?
The main threats to Saint George Island Gecko are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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