VUVulnerable
Boavista Wall Gecko
Tarentola boavistensis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in PHYLLODACTYLIDAE
Threatened in Cape Verde
Frequently asked questions
Why is Boavista Wall Gecko classified as Vulnerable?
Boavista Wall Gecko is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Boavista Wall Gecko live?
Boavista Wall Gecko occurs in Cape Verde. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Boavista Wall Gecko?
The main threats to Boavista Wall Gecko are 11.1, and 11.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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