Abbott's Day Gecko
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Family: Gekkonidae Genus: Phelsuma Species: P. abbotti
Binomial name
Phelsuma abbotti (Stejneger, 1893)

The Abbott's Day Gecko, Aldabra Day Gecko, or Assumption Day Gecko (Phelsuma abbotti) is a species of lizard in the Gekkonidae family. It is found in Madagascar and Seychelles. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, rural gardens, urban areas, and introduced vegetation. It is named after American collector William Louis Abbott.

References

• Gerlach, J. & Ineich, I. 2006. Phelsuma abbotti. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 28 July 2007.

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