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Protecting the Legacy of Réunion Island's Day Geckos

Protecting the Legacy of Réunion Island’s Day Geckos

Author
Emmanuel Van Heygen
Exo Terra Brand Manager
Both species highlight the ongoing conservation challenges in preserving the unique habitats of Réunion Island. Protecting these geckos involves a comprehensive approach that includes habitat conservation, public awareness, and scientific research to understand better the ecological needs and behaviors of these vibrant reptiles. As Réunion continues to balance development with ecological preservation, the fate of its day geckos will serve as a barometer for the health of the island’s overall biodiversity. Their continued survival is pivotal for the ecological balance and maintaining the genetic diversity that these species bring to the island’s vibrant endemism.
Phelsuma inexpectata on Pandanus utilis

Phelsuma inexpectata on Pandanus utilis

These resilient reptiles showcase remarkable adaptability amidst the challenges posed by habitat fragmentation and human encroachment. Their continued survival hinges on ongoing conservation efforts to preserve the natural habitats that have nurtured their species for centuries. As we move forward, the legacy of Réunion Island’s day geckos is a testament to their survival and a call to action to ensure that these vibrant creatures continue to. Their story is one of resilience and hope, urging us to commit to a sustainable future where both wildlife and human communities can flourish together.
Author
Emmanuel Van Heygen
Exo Terra Brand Manager
Phelsuma borbonica borbonica in le brûlé, Northern Réunion

Phelsuma borbonica borbonica in le brûlé, Northern Réunion

Réunion Island Journals

Manapany Day Gecko at NOI

A lifeline for the Manapany day Gecko

Amidst the lush landscapes and dramatic coastal cliffs of Réunion Island, a small, vibrant gecko clings to survival in a world reshaped by human influence.

Phelsuma borbonica borbonica from Bois-Blanc, Eastern Réunion

Rediscovering the Réunion Island Day Gecko

The Reunion Day Gecko, scientifically named Phelsuma borbonica, is a medium-sized, vibrantly colored lizard that thrives in the lu h landscapes of Réunion. This gecko demonstrates remarkable resilience and adaptability in the face of environmental changes and symbolizes the island’s rich yet fragile natural heritage.

Phelsuma inexpectata

The Unique world of the Manapany Day Gecko

Amidst the lush landscapes and dramatic coastal cliffs of Réunion Island, a small, vibrant gecko clings to survival in a world reshaped by human influence. The Manapany Day Gecko or Phelsuma inexpectata is endemic to Réunion and cloaked in mystery, its original natural distribution obscured by centuries of human activity and a presumed shrinkage from much of its original territory. Today, this elusive creature's presence remains a patchwork of fragmented habitats, primarily clinging to the southern coastline within a mere 100 meters of the sea.

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