VUVulnerable
Usambara Dwarf Gecko
Lygodactylus gravis
Unknown
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usambara_dwarf_gecko
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in GEKKONIDAE
Threatened in Tanzania
Frequently asked questions
Why is Usambara Dwarf Gecko classified as Vulnerable?
Usambara Dwarf 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 Usambara Dwarf Gecko live?
Usambara Dwarf Gecko occurs in Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Usambara Dwarf Gecko?
The main threats to Usambara Dwarf Gecko are 2.1, 2.3, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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