Phelsuma hoeschi

Phelsuma hoeschi is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to the Atsinanana Region of Madagascar.^[2]

Phelsuma hoeschi
Conservation status
Data Deficient  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Infraorder:	Gekkota
Family:	Gekkonidae
Genus:	Phelsuma
Species:	P. hoeschi
Binomial name
Phelsuma hoeschi Berghof & Trautmann, 2009

Etymology

The specific name, hoeschi, is in honor of German amateur herpetologist Udo Hoesch, who discovered this species.^[3][4]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of P. hoeschi is unknown, as the species has only been collected from disturbed habitats near beaches and villages, at altitudes of 12–594 m (39–1,949 ft).^[1]

Reproduction

P. hoeschi is oviparous.^[2] Eggs are laid in knotholes of small trees.^[1]