Phelsuma v-nigra

Phelsuma v-nigra, also known as the Indian day gecko[2] or Boettger's day gecko,[1] is a species of gecko.[2] It is endemic to the Comoros.[1][2]

Phelsuma v-nigra

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Phelsuma
Species:
P. v-nigra
Binomial name
Phelsuma v-nigra
Boettger, 1913
Synonyms
  • Phelsuma nigra Boettger, 1913
  • Phelsuma nigra nigra Boettger, 1913
  • Phelsuma nigra anjouanensis Meier, 1986
  • Phelsuma nigra comoraegrandensis Meier, 1986

Subspecies

There are three subspecies:[2]

  • Phelsuma v-nigra anjouanensis Meier, 1986 – Anjouan Island day gecko
  • Phelsuma v-nigra comoraegrandensis Meier, 1986 – Grand Comoro day gecko
  • Phelsuma v-nigra v-nigra Boettger, 1913

References
  1. Böhm, M., Collen, B. & Ram, M. 2017. Phelsuma v-nigra. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017: e.T47755599A47755609. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T178625A7583598.en. Downloaded on 9 January 2018.
  2. "Phelsuma v-nigra". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 2017-11-11.


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