Re: [Gecko] Phelsuma imports and P.guimbeaui rosagularis.

[Emmanuel Van Heygen]

Hi Magnus,   The situation for P.guimbeaui rosagularis is not that bad as it mainly occurs in a nature reserve and a hunting area. P. guimbeaui guimbeaui lives in the lower altitudes in small remains of forests (a few trees) and along rivers as they sometimes have  mature trees along their path. The area is not as populated by humans as the rest of Mauritius but agricultural activities are more of a concern. The populations are very small and very sensitive. Basically a mature tree is the biotope of a group of animals and only very large trees have more than one male (only observed in one case). 3 to 4 females were observed. The same concept counts for P.guimbeaui rosagularis. The juveniles of both subspecies grow up in the smaller scrub and trees in the surroundings.   Emmanuel ----- Original Message ----- From: Magnus Forsberg To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 29, 2001 4:27 PM Subject: Re: [Gecko] Phelsuma imports and P.guimbeaui rosagularis.   ----- Original Message ----- From: Emmanuel Van Heygen To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 29, 2001 6:02 PM Subject: Re: [Gecko] Phelsuma imports and Parasite loads Hi Emmanuel,and all   >3. Phelsuma guimbeaui and its subspecies live in a very restricted area on Mauritius Island. You even can not do a study on the >density of these species per hectare as their biotope is even smaller! I have been visiting Mauritius for the past 8 years and the >population decreased alarming over these years. It took me 5 days last year in May to spot my first P.guimbeaui at a spot I >have been researching for many years.   As I have never been to Mauritius,I am curious.What is the situation for P.guimbeau rosagularis on Mauritius ?   Sincerely Magnus