CR

Taom Striped Gecko

Dierogekko thomaswhitei

Declining

Overview

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

Dierogekko thomaswhitei faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to mining activities and urban development on New Caledonia's ultramafic substrates. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species are altering the composition of its native shrubland habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specialized microhabitats this gecko requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This gecko inhabits low shrubland and maquis vegetation on ultramafic soils in New Caledonia. It is specifically associated with areas containing nickel-rich substrates and native plant communities adapted to these specialized geological conditions.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· majorShrubland· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Taom Striped Gecko classified as Critically Endangered?
Taom Striped 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. Dierogekko thomaswhitei faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to mining activities and urban development on New Caledonia's ultramafic substrates. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species are altering the composition of its native shrubland habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specialized microhabitats this gecko requires.
Where does Taom Striped Gecko live?
Taom Striped Gecko occurs in New Caledonia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Taom Striped Gecko?
The main threats to Taom Striped Gecko are 8.1, 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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