Ornate Day Gecko (Phelsuma ornata)
Mauritius 2013. This day gecko is an endemic and can be found in coastal and lowland areas of Mauritius, but is absent from the central south coast. It is easily identified from the other day geckos by dark brown/black stripes that border a white stripe, which begins behind the eye and along the neck. The other distinguishable marking is a red ‘T’ on the top of its head.
The colours darken and the black strengthens when they are cold! We saw these at Bras D'eau NR and Ile Aux Aigrettes.
Ornate Day Gecko (Phelsuma ornata)
Mauritius 2013. This day gecko is an endemic and can be found in coastal and lowland areas of Mauritius, but is absent from the central south coast. It is easily identified from the other day geckos by dark brown/black stripes that border a white stripe, which begins behind the eye and along the neck. The other distinguishable marking is a red ‘T’ on the top of its head.
The colours darken and the black strengthens when they are cold! We saw these at Bras D'eau NR and Ile Aux Aigrettes.