Lined day gecko  (Phelsuma lineata)

The lined day gecko was one of the top ten reptile species imported into the European Union between 1990 and 1999, with 71 percent of the 45,630 individuals coming from the wild (5). While information appears to be lacking, this would suggest that the lined day gecko may be threatened by over-harvesting from the wild. Like many of Madagascar's reptiles, the lined day gecko may also be vulnerable to the destruction of the island's native habitat.

The lined day gecko is listed on Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) meaning that any international trade in this species should be carefully monitored (1).