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Phelsuma sundbergi Rendahl, 1939 is a animal in the Gekkonidae family, order null, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Phelsuma sundbergi Rendahl, 1939

Phelsuma sundbergi Rendahl, 1939

Phelsuma sundbergi, the Seychelles giant day gecko, is an endemic oviparous lizard from the Seychelles.

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Family
Genus
Phelsuma
Order
Class
Squamata

About Phelsuma sundbergi Rendahl, 1939

Nomenclature and Classification

Phelsuma sundbergi Rendahl, 1939, commonly known as the La Digue day gecko, Mahé day gecko, or Seychelles giant day gecko, is a species of lizard belonging to the Gekkonidae family.

Endemism and Subspecies

This species is endemic to the Seychelles, and three recognized subspecies exist.

Natural Habitats

The natural habitats of P. sundbergi include 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.

Reproduction

P. sundbergi reproduces by laying eggs, meaning it is oviparous.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Squamata Gekkonidae Phelsuma

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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