Phelsuma sundbergi
| Phelsuma sundbergi | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Phelsuma |
| Species: | P. sundbergi |
| Binomial name | |
| Phelsuma sundbergi Rendahl, 1939 | |
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Phelsuma sundbergi, the La Digue day gecko, Mahé day gecko, or Seychelles giant day gecko, is a species of lizard in the Gekkonidae family that is endemic to Seychelles and has three subspecies.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, plantations, rural gardens, urban areas, and introduced vegetation. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Subspecies
- Seychelles giant day gecko, Phelsuma sundbergi sundbergi
- La Digue day gecko, Phelsuma sundbergi ladiguensis
- Mahé day gecko, Phelsuma sundbergi longinsulae
References
Further reading
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- Gerlach, J. & Ineich, I. 2006. Phelsuma sundbergi. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 28 July, 2007.
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