Round Island day gecko

Round Island day gecko
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Phelsuma
Species:
P. guentheri
Binomial name
Phelsuma guentheri
Boulenger, 1885

The Round Island day gecko (Phelsuma guentheri), also known commonly as Günther's gecko, is an endangered species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to the islet Round Island, Mauritius, and typically dwells on palm trees. The Round Island day gecko feeds on insects and nectar.

  1. ^ Cole, N.; Outlaw, L.; Vencatasamy, D.; Mootoocurpen, R. (2018). "Phelsuma guentheri ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T16926A152274946. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T16926A152274946.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.