Phelsuma edwardnewtoni

Phelsuma edwardnewtoni

(Boulenger, 1884)

This species is extinct.
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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
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General

Common name:Rodrigues Day Gecko
Etymology: Named after E. Newton
CITES:II
Terra Typica:Rodriguez
Size:190-230 mm
Method: Unknown

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.
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Environment

It was found on the island Rodriguez. It was seen for the last time in 1917.
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Breeding

Unknown.
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Pictures

Stamp of Mauritius, with a drawing of a Phelsuma edwarnewtoni
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