Madagascar Dwarf Gecko

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Madagascar Dwarf Gecko

Scientific Name Lygodactylus madagascariensis

Photo Taken At Plzen Zoo, Plzen, Czech Republic

IUCN Red List Status Vulnerable

Population

This can be a common species in good habitat; however, as it relies on trees for its persistence the population may be declining as a result of forest clearance. It is thought to occur as a severely fragmented population. Read More

Threats

Low-elevation humid forest is a highly threatened habitat type in Madagascar because of expanding agriculture and logging. Read More

Geographic Range

This forest dwelling dwarf gecko is restricted to the Sambirano Region of northwestern Madagascar, where it is known from five localities: Manongarivo, Ambolokpatrika, Nosy Be, Tsaratanana, and Montagne d'Ambre (Puente et al. 2009). It is presumed to occur between these sites, over an estimated area of 16,567 km². Read More

Habitat

This species inhabits low elevation humid forest where it might be associated with streams (Puente et al. 2009). It can persist in disturbed habitats, but requires trees. Read More

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Raxworthy, C.J. 2011. Lygodactylus madagascariensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2011: e.T172956A6948104. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T172956A6948104.en

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