Lord Howe Island Gecko
Christinus guentheri
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Vulnerable
Listed since: 28/07/2010
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Vulnerable
Listed since: 12/06/2017
Population trend: Decreasing
Other names: Lord Howe Island Southern Gecko
Priority species? No
The Australian government's Threatened Species Action Plan 2022-2032 selected over 100 priority species derived from consultation with threatened species experts and the wider community. While all species are important, focusing on a limited number of species can help target effort and resources so that outcomes can be achieved, measured and shared.
Description
The Lord Howe Island Gecko is a pale olive-grey to dark brown, heavily built reptile growing to 8cm. It is�peppered with dark brown spots�and a series of six paler, W-shaped tranverse markings.
Threats
Threats to the Lord Howe Island Gecko�include habitat disturbance and destruction, weed invasion and predation by rats and feral cats.
Quollity Conservation Hub's Overall Priority Score
Average life span:
Unknown
Number of young produced each year:
Unknown
Number of breeding events each year:
Unknown
Minimum sexual maturity age:
Unknown
Who is helping
Useful links for more detailed information on this species
DCCEEW - Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
SPRAT - DCCEEW Species Profile and Threats Database