ENEndangered
Yellow-throated Day Gecko
Phelsuma flavigularis
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow-throated_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 - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in GEKKONIDAE
Threatened in Madagascar
Frequently asked questions
Why is Yellow-throated Day Gecko classified as Endangered?
Yellow-throated 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 Yellow-throated Day Gecko live?
Yellow-throated Day Gecko 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 Yellow-throated Day Gecko?
The main threats to Yellow-throated Day Gecko are 2.1, 5.1, 5.1.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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