Phelsuma abbotti


Phelsuma abbotti, commonly known as Abbott's day gecko, the Aldabra day gecko, and the Assumption day gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae.

Geographic range

P. abbotti is found in Madagascar and Seychelles.

Subspecies

Three subspecies are distinguished:

Habitat

The natural habitats of P. abbotti 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.

Reproduction

P. abbotti is oviparous.

Etymology

P. abbotti is named after American naturalist William Louis Abbott.