ENEndangered
Phelsuma borbonica
Local name: Réunion Day Gecko
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R%C3%A9union_Island_day_gecko
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionLegislation
Other threatened species in GEKKONIDAE
Threatened in Dominican Republic
Frequently asked questions
Why is Réunion Day Gecko classified as Endangered?
Réunion Day Gecko 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 Réunion Day Gecko live?
Réunion Day Gecko occurs in Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Réunion. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Réunion Day Gecko?
The main threats to Réunion Day Gecko are 1.1, 2.1, 5.1, and 5.1.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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