Naming history |
Gecko á gorge jaune |
Liénard, 1842 |
Phelsuma newtoni |
Boulenger, 1884 |
Phelsuma newtonii |
Boulenger, 1885 |
Phelsuma newtoni |
Mertens, 1962 |
Phelsuma edwardnewtoni |
Vinson & Vinson, 1969 |
| General |
Common name: | Rodrigues Day Gecko |
Etymology: |
Named after E. Newton
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CITES: | II | Terra Typica: | Rodriguez | Size: | 190-230 mm |
Method: |
Unknown |
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| Location |
Rodriguez
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| Description |
This species is extinct. In the British Museum is a type-sample stored. Unfortunatelly not in the public area. |
| Environment |
It was found on the island Rodriguez. It was seen for the last time in 1917. |
| Breeding |
Unknown. |
| Pictures |
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