The species has this status wherever found including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Date 14 MAR 96 Threatened and Endangered Species in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 1985. There is no commercial utilization and minimal human contact with this species because of its remote range and secretive habits. Whether lizards prefer these sites, or have a specific habitat association, is unknown. A complete assessment of specific environmental requirements of the species has not been performed.
Some information is available from data collected during surveys.
All refugia examined were in areas of little or no cover. It is unknown what environmental requirements are most important and essential for the gecko's survival. The Monito gecko's diet and foraging behavior is unknown. No data are available on home range or whether the species establishes a territory. This species is non-migratory and restricted in range to Monito Island.