ENEndangered
Virgin Gorda Least Gecko
Sphaerodactylus parthenopion
Unknown
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_Islands_dwarf_sphaero
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in SPHAERODACTYLIDAE
Threatened in British Virgin Islands
Frequently asked questions
Why is Virgin Gorda Least Gecko classified as Endangered?
Virgin Gorda Least Gecko 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 Virgin Gorda Least Gecko live?
Virgin Gorda Least Gecko occurs in British Virgin Islands, and U.S. Virgin Islands. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Virgin Gorda Least Gecko?
The main threats to Virgin Gorda Least Gecko are 1.1, 11.1, 11.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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