Terrestrial Wildlife of Seychelles

Terrestrial mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians of the Seychelles Islands. Marine reptiles and birds are included.

Seychelles Sucker-tailed Gecko

The Seychelles Sucker-tailed Gecko (Urocotyledon inexpectata) is a species of lizard in the Gekkonidae family. It is endemic to Seychelles.

Abbott's Day Gecko

The Abbott's day gecko, Phelsuma abbotti, is a species of lizard in the Gekkonidae family. It is found in Madagascar and Seychelles. Three subspecies are distinguished:

Seychelles Small Day Gecko

Phelsuma astriata, the Seychelles (small) day gecko or stripeless day gecko is a species of lizard in the Gekkonidae family endemic to the Seychelles.

Gold Dust Day Gecko

The gold dust day gecko (Phelsuma laticauda (Boettger, 1880)) is a diurnal species of gecko. It lives in northern Madagascar, and on the Comoros, it has been also introduced to Hawaii and other Pacific islands. It typically inhabits various kinds of trees and houses. The gold dust day gecko feeds on insects and nectar.

La Digue Day Gecko

The La Digue Day Gecko, Mahé Day Gecko, or Seychelles Giant Day Gecko (Phelsuma sundbergi) is a species of lizard in the Gekkonidae family that is endemic to Seychelles and have three subspecies.

Tropical House Gecko

The Tropical house gecko, Afro-American house gecko or Cosmopolitan house gecko (Hemidactylus mabouia) is a species of house gecko native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is also currently found in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean, where it has been inadvertently introduced by humans.

Seychelles Bronze Gecko

The Seychelles bronze gecko (Ailuronyx seychellensis) is a species of lizard in the Gekkonidae family endemic to Seychelles.

Dwarf Bronze Gecko

The dwarf bronze gecko (Ailuronyx tachyscopaeus) is a species of lizard in the Gekkonidae family endemic to Seychelles.

Giant Bronze Gecko

The giant bronze gecko (Ailuronyx trachygaster) is a species of lizard in the Gekkonidae family endemic to Seychelles.

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