VUVulnerable
Island Day Gecko
Phelsuma nigristriata
Stable
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phelsuma_nigristriata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorShrubland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionLegislation
Other threatened species in GEKKONIDAE
Threatened in Comoros
Frequently asked questions
Why is Island Day Gecko classified as Vulnerable?
Island Day Gecko is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Island Day Gecko live?
Island Day Gecko occurs in Comoros, and Mayotte. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Island Day Gecko?
The main threats to Island Day Gecko are 1.1, 2.1, 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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