Samana Least Gecko
CR

Samana Least Gecko

Sphaerodactylus samanensis

Unknown

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

Overview

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

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 Samana Least Gecko classified as Critically Endangered?
Samana Least 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. 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 Samana Least Gecko live?
Samana Least 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 Samana Least Gecko?
The main threats to Samana Least 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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