ENEndangered
Sphaerodactylus rhabdotus
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSite/area managementSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in SPHAERODACTYLIDAE
Threatened in Dominican Republic
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sphaerodactylus rhabdotus classified as Endangered?
Sphaerodactylus rhabdotus 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 Sphaerodactylus rhabdotus live?
Sphaerodactylus rhabdotus occurs in Dominican Republic, and Haiti. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sphaerodactylus rhabdotus?
The main threats to Sphaerodactylus rhabdotus are 2.1, 2.3, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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