ENEndangered
Phelsuma vanheygeni
Unknown
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in GEKKONIDAE
Threatened in Madagascar
Frequently asked questions
Why is Phelsuma vanheygeni classified as Endangered?
Phelsuma vanheygeni is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Phelsuma vanheygeni live?
Phelsuma vanheygeni occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Phelsuma vanheygeni?
The main threats to Phelsuma vanheygeni are 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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