Haitises Banded Geckolet
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Haitises Banded Geckolet

Sphaerodactylus samanensis

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Photo: (c) Daniel Aurelio Reyes, all rights reserved, uploaded by Daniel Aurelio Reyes

Overview

The Samana least gecko is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. It is endemic to the Dominican Republic.

The Samana Least Gecko faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation due to agricultural expansion, urban development, and tourism infrastructure in its limited range on the Samaná Peninsula of the Dominican Republic. Its extremely restricted distribution makes the species highly vulnerable to local extinctions from environmental changes and human activities.

Threat summary

Habitat

Endemic to dry forests, scrublands, and rocky outcrops on the Samaná Peninsula in the Dominican Republic. The species occupies limestone karst formations and associated vegetation at low to moderate elevations.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Haitises Banded Geckolet classified as Critically Endangered?
Haitises Banded Geckolet 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. The Samana Least Gecko faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation due to agricultural expansion, urban development, and tourism infrastructure in its limited range on the Samaná Peninsula of the Dominican Republic. Its extremely restricted distribution makes the species highly vulnerable to local extinctions from environmental changes and human activities.
Where does Haitises Banded Geckolet live?
Haitises Banded Geckolet 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 Haitises Banded Geckolet?
The main threats to Haitises Banded Geckolet 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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