ENEndangered
Jamaican Tailspot Sphaero
Sphaerodactylus dacnicolor
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protection
Other threatened species in SPHAERODACTYLIDAE
Threatened in Jamaica
Frequently asked questions
Why is Jamaican Tailspot Sphaero classified as Endangered?
Jamaican Tailspot Sphaero is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Jamaican Tailspot Sphaero live?
Jamaican Tailspot Sphaero occurs in Jamaica. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Jamaican Tailspot Sphaero?
The main threats to Jamaican Tailspot Sphaero are 1.1, and 6.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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