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Phelsuma laticauda laticauda (Gold Dust Day Gecko)
Kalaheo, Kauai, Hawaii
I first spotted this colorful gecko while lounging poolside in Kauai. As I was laying down I saw it dart around underneath the deck above the planter that was behind me. The next day I decided to bring my camera to the pool in case it made another appearance. Not only did I see it again, but there were two. One was considerably larger (about 6 inches long; the smaller one was thinner and about 1-2 inches shorter). I'm not sure if one was a male and the other was a female, or if the smaller one was younger. Based on their behavior I'm guessing that it was a male and female specimen (the bigger one seemed to be chasing around and trying to attract the attention of the smaller one). After researching the identity of this lizard I learned that it was originally from Madagascar, the Comoros Islands, and the Farquhar atoll in Seychelles. According to geckoweb.org it had been introduced to the Hawaiian islands in 1974 when a student released eight specimens on the University of Hawaii campus. Gold Dust Day Geckos feed on small insects, nectar, pollen, sweet sap, and juices from over-ripe fruit.
Hängt an der glatten Wand im Terrarium der Wilhelma in Stuttgart. Er kommt in der Natur- wie der Name schon andeutet- in Madagaskar und Umgebung vor.
Februar 2013
Hangs on the smooth wall in the terrarium of "Wilhelma" in Stuttgart.
February, 2013
Diego Suarez (Antsiranana), in northern Madagascar.
Phelsuma is a large genus of geckos in the family Gekkonidae. Species in the genus Phelsuma are commonly referred to as day geckos.
In contrast to most other gecko species, day geckos of the genus Phelsuma are active mainly during the day. Like most other geckos, day geckos lack eyelids, instead having rounded pupils and a clear, fixed plate covering their eyes which they clean with their tongues. Many species have bright green, red, and blue colours play a role in intraspecies recognition and also serve as camouflage.
Day geckos inhabit the islands of the south-west part of the Indian Ocean. The exceptions are Phelsuma andamanense, which is endemic to the Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal, and Phelsuma dubia, which is also found on the East Coast of mainland Africa, although it possibly was introduced there. Most Phelsumas species are found in Mauritius and Madagascar. Some species are found on neighbouring island groups, including the Mascarenes, Seychelles, and Comoros.
Most day geckos are arboreal. They inhabit, amongst others, coconut palms and banana trees, but can also be found near human settlements, in gardens, on fences, houses, and huts.
Day geckos feed on various insects and other invertebrates in the wild. They also eat nectar, pollen, and occasionally soft, ripe and sweet fruits such as bananas.
Phelsuma madagascariensis is a species of day gecko that lives in Madagascar. It is among the most widespread day geckos and is found in a wide range of habitats. With a length of up to 30 centimetres (12 inches), it is also the largest day gecko in Madagascar.
There are several subspecies.
Stor Madagaskar Daggekko - Madagascar Day Gecko - Phelsuma madagascariensis - Københavns ZOO - Danmark
Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar.
Not only we were hungry! At the Hotely Manja where we ate our dinner, this Day Gecko found a tasty moth. You could almost hear the burp afterwards!
Phelsuma laticauda laticauda (Gold Dust Day Gecko)
Kalaheo, Kauai, Hawaii
I first spotted this colorful gecko while lounging poolside in Kauai. As I was laying down I saw it dart around underneath the deck above the planter that was behind me. The next day I decided to bring my camera to the pool in case it made another appearance. Not only did I see it again, but there were two. One was considerably larger (about 6 inches long; the smaller one was thinner and about 1-2 inches shorter). I'm not sure if one was a male and the other was a female, or if the smaller one was younger. Based on their behavior I'm guessing that it was a male and female specimen (the bigger one seemed to be chasing around and trying to attract the attention of the smaller one). After researching the identity of this lizard I learned that it was originally from Madagascar, the Comoros Islands, and the Farquhar atoll in Seychelles. According to geckoweb.org it had been introduced to the Hawaiian islands in 1974 when a student released eight specimens on the University of Hawaii campus. Gold Dust Day Geckos feed on small insects, nectar, pollen, sweet sap, and juices from over-ripe fruit.
Phelsumas o geckos de Madagascar - verano 2012 @ Bioparc Valencia.
Posee llamativos y brillantes colores: el color base es verde claro, presenta manchas rojas sobre el dorso y a veces sobre la cabeza y el vientre es de un color blanco oscurecido o gris pero algo verdoso. También presenta dos líneas rojas, que cada una parte de un orificio nasal y llega al ojo del lado correspondiente de la cabeza. Este gecko puede sufrir pequeños cambios de coloración dependiendo de la temperatura y la luz. Es una de las especies más grandes de los geckos de vida diurna. Su tamaño varía entre 22 cm a 28 cm de longitud. Sus dedos tienen unas almohadas adherentes compuestas de vello microscópico que la permiten colgarse a todas las superficies a través de la fricción. No tienen párpados móviles sobre sus ojos. Limpian los párpados con la lengua. La pupila de los ojos se dilata por la noche para que entre la luz, y se cierra durante el día hasta sólo quedan unos puntos en línea.
A subspecies of 'day geckos', the Madagascar giant day gecko (Phelsuma madagascariensis grandis) is large reaching a length of about a foot, though even larger ones have been found. On its back are red or blue-colored dots or bars. The species is widely distributed in northern and northwest Madagascar but there are a few recorded populations, introduced by accident, in Florida and Hawaii. In captivity, the Phelsuma grandis enjoys bamboo where it is seen basking in this photograph.
This Phelsuma grandis was photographed at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, California.
He lives in my house, pays no rent, yet expects to be fed. Phelsuma laticauda. Nikon 105mm macro lens with pop-up flash on Nikon D800
Réalisé le 17 octobre 2012 au Masoala NP, Madagascar.
Phelsuma guttata est une espèce de geckos de la famille des Gekkonidae.
Cette espèce est endémique de Madagascar. Elle se rencontre dans le nord-est de l'île dans les zones proches des côtes, et sur quelques petites îles proches.
C'est un insectivore qui chasse les insectes et autres arthropodes de taille adaptée. Comme la plupart des Phelsuma il consomme probablement des nectars de fruits.
Les femelles pondent leurs œufs sur le sol, sous des feuilles ou des branches.
Les œufs incubent durant 40-45 jours aux températures estivales.
À la naissance les petits font un peu plus de quatre centimètres.
Day Gecko (Phelsuma sp. - P. lineata or P. quadriocellata) at Ranomafana, Madagascar. Videotaped on 25 October 2005.
See comment on identification by markscherz (iNaturalist - www.inaturalist.org/observations/304648)