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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)
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.
Peacock Day Gecko (Phelsuma quadriocellata) at Ranomafana, Madagascar. Photographed on 25 October 2005.
Phelsuma Grandis
California Academy of Sciences
San Francisco, CA
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Mauritius lowland Forest Day Gecko (Phelsuma guimbeaui) La Vanille Nature Park. Rivière Des Anguilles, Mauritius. Photographed on 17 October 1994.
Re-photographed from a print in 2020.
2009
Also known as Four-spot Day Gecko, the spots are in back of the front legs and in front of the back legs. This one was on the wall of the reception/dining area of Domaine Nature Lodge.