ENEndangered
Yercaud Day Gecko
Cnemaspis yercaudensis
Unknown
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yercaud_day_gecko
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protection
Other threatened species in GEKKONIDAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Yercaud Day Gecko classified as Endangered?
Yercaud Day 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 Yercaud Day Gecko live?
Yercaud Day Gecko occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Yercaud Day Gecko?
The main threats to Yercaud Day Gecko are 2.1, 9.3.4, and 9.6. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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