Ailuronyx trachygaster
CR

Ailuronyx trachygaster

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.

Ailuronyx trachygaster faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Seychelles. Introduced predators, particularly cats and rats, pose significant threats to this small gecko species. The species' extremely restricted distribution on only a few granitic islands makes it highly vulnerable to any environmental changes or catastrophic events.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic gecko inhabits the native vegetation of granitic islands in the Seychelles, particularly favoring areas with dense leaf litter and rocky crevices. It occurs in both coastal and inland forest habitats, showing preference for undisturbed native plant communities.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ailuronyx trachygaster classified as Critically Endangered?
Ailuronyx trachygaster 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. Ailuronyx trachygaster faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Seychelles. Introduced predators, particularly cats and rats, pose significant threats to this small gecko species. The species' extremely restricted distribution on only a few granitic islands makes it highly vulnerable to any environmental changes or catastrophic events.
Where does Ailuronyx trachygaster live?
Ailuronyx trachygaster occurs in Seychelles. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ailuronyx trachygaster?
The main threats to Ailuronyx trachygaster are 11.1, 12.1, 5.1, and 5.1.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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