Alsophylax tadjikiensis
CR

Alsophylax tadjikiensis

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Photo: (c) Andrey Bragin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Andrey Bragin

Overview

The Tadjikistan even-fingered gecko is a species of gecko found in Tajikistan.

Alsophylax tadjikiensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to mining activities and infrastructure development in its extremely limited range in Tajikistan. The species' restriction to specific rocky outcrops and cliff faces makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the microhabitat conditions essential for this gecko's survival in its high-altitude environment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This gecko inhabits rocky outcrops, cliff faces, and stone formations in mountainous regions of Tajikistan. It requires specific microhabitat conditions found in crevices and under rocks at moderate to high elevations.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Alsophylax tadjikiensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Alsophylax tadjikiensis 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. Alsophylax tadjikiensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to mining activities and infrastructure development in its extremely limited range in Tajikistan. The species' restriction to specific rocky outcrops and cliff faces makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the microhabitat conditions essential for this gecko's survival in its high-altitude environment.
Where does Alsophylax tadjikiensis live?
Alsophylax tadjikiensis occurs in Tajikistan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Alsophylax tadjikiensis?
The main threats to Alsophylax tadjikiensis are 2.1, 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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