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Tak bent-toed Gecko

Tak bent-toed Gecko

Thailand
Status
Not Evaluated

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Freshwater

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
Omnivorous

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
Diurnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Distribution. Cyrtodactylus amphipetraeus sp. nov. is known only from the type locality at Tham Sri Fah Cave, Mae Sot District, environs of Mae Sot, Tak Province, western Thailand; and Tha Ra Rak Waterfall located approximately 4 km to the southwest from the cave (Fig. 1).
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Tak bent-toed Gecko is officially designated as Not Evaluated. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to freshwater, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of diverse organic matter. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a its natural cycle activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Tak bent-toed Gecko.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeThailand
Habitat RangeFreshwater
Lifespan
StatusData Deficient
ScientificCyrtodactylus amphipetraeus
Registry Info
LifespanUnknown
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyGekkonidae