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Day geckos
Yellow-throated day gecko, Phelsuma flavigularis
Yellow-throated day gecko, Phelsuma flavigularis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gekkonidae
Subfamily: Gekkoninae
Genus: Phelsuma
Gray, 1825
Species

43 species; see text. Download high resolution version (519x857, 151 KB)Phelsuma flavigularis Phelsuma flavigularis male. ... Binomial name Phelsuma flavigularis Mertens, 1962 Yellow-throated day gecko (Phelsuma flavigularis) is a diurnal species of geckos from eastern Madagascar. ... Scientific classification or biological classification is a method by which biologists group and categorize species of organisms. ... Animalia redirects here. ... Typical Classes See below Chordates (phylum Chordata) are a group of animals that includes the vertebrates, together with several closely related invertebrates. ... Subclasses Anapsida Diapsida Synonyms Reptilia Laurenti, 1768 Reptiles are tetrapods and amniotes, animals whose embryos are surrounded by an amniotic membrane, and members of the class Sauropsida. ... Suborders Lacertilia- Lizards Serpentes - Snakes Amphisbaenia - Worm lizards This article is about the Squamata order of reptiles. ... This article describes gecko lizards. ... Genera Many, see text Gekkoninae is a subfamily of Gekkonidae, geckos, that contains the following genera: Categories: | ... John Edward Gray. ...

Day geckos are small lizards of the genus Phelsuma in the Gecko family. For other uses, see Lizard (disambiguation). ... Subfamilies Aeluroscalabotinae Eublepharinae Gekkoninae Teratoscincinae Diplodactylinae Spaz Geckos are small to moderately large lizards belonging to the family Gekkonidae which are found in warm climates throughout the world. ...

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Description

In contrast to most other gecko species, day geckos are active mainly during the day. Other diurnal geckos are members of the genus Lygodactylus and the genus Gonatodes. Day geckos have rounded pupils and a clear, fixed plate covering their eyes which they clean with their tongue. Day geckos do not have eyelids. Many species have bright green, red and blue colors which make them popular terrarium or vivarium pets. These brilliant colours play a role in intraspecies recognition and also serve as camouflage. Subfamilies Aeluroscalabotinae Eublepharinae Gekkoninae Teratoscincinae Diplodactylinae Spaz Geckos are small to moderately large lizards belonging to the family Gekkonidae which are found in warm climates throughout the world. ... Classification of genus Lygodactylus: Lygodactylus angolensis Lygodactylus angularis Lygodactylus arnoulti Lygodactylus bernardi Lygodactylus blancae Lygodactylus blanci Lygodactylus bradfieldi Lygodactylus broadleyi Lygodactylus capensis Lygodactylus chobiensis Lygodactylus conradti Lygodactylus conraui Lygodactylus decaryi Lygodactylus depressus Lygodactylus expectatus Lygodactylus fischeri Lygodactylus grandisonae Lygodactylus graniticolus Lygodactylus gravis Lygodactylus guibei Lygodactylus gutturalis Lygodactylus heterurus Lygodactylus howelli... Gonatodes (dwarf geckos) is a genus of the Gekkonidae (gecko) family. ... A terrarium is a clear container (often plastic or glass) used to grow plants and to examine or hold small creatures. ... Two glass terrariums with plants Vivarium is an area, usually enclosed, for keeping and raising animals or plants for observation or research. ...


The length of the different Phelsuma species varies between about 6.5 to 30 cm (2.5-12 in.). Day geckos have toe pads consisting of tiny lamellae which allow them to walk on plain surfaces like bamboo or glass. The inner toe and thumb are vestigial. Males have well developed femoral pores on the undersurface of the rear limbs. These pores are less developed or absent in females. Females often have well developed endolymphatic chalk sacs on the sides of their neck. In these sacks, calcium is stored which is needed for egg production. Those eggs can often been seen shining through the ventral surface of the body shortly before they are laid. The hatchlings reach sexual maturity between 6-12 months. Smaller species may live up to ten years whereas the larger species have been reported to live more than 20 years in captivity.


Distribution and habitat

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Day geckos inhabit the islands of the south-east part of the Indian Ocean. The one exception is Phelsuma andamanense, which is endemic to the Andaman islands in the Bay of Bengal. The main distribution of day geckos is Madagascar which may also be the origin of the genus. Some species are found on neighbouring island groups (Mascarenes, Seychelles, Comoros) and the coast of East Africa. The different Phelsuma species can be found from sea level up to 2,300 meters. 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. Other species can also be found on rocks. Image File history File links Circle-question-red. ... Binomial name Phelsuma andamanense Andaman Islands day gecko (Phelsuma andamanense BLYTH 1861) is a species of geckos. ... This article or section may be confusing for some readers, and should be edited to be clearer or more simplified. ... A map showing the location of the Bay of Bengal. ... The Mascarene Islands (or Mascarenhas Archipelago) is the collective title of a group of islands in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar, which include Mauritius, Réunion, Rodrigues and Cargados Carajos. ...


Diet

Day geckos feed on various kinds of insects and other invertebrates in the wild. They also eat nectar, pollen and occasionally soft, ripe and sweet fruits such as bananas. Orders See taxonomy Insects (Class Insecta) are a major group of arthropods and the most diverse group of animals on the Earth, with over a million described species—more than all other animal groups combined. ... Invertebrate is a term that describes any animal without a spinal column. ...


In captivity, such a diet is simulated. Insects which may be used include: (wingless) fruit flies, various flies, wax moths, crickets, small super worms, small butter worms and mealworms. Fruit, which is required a few times a week, may be small pieces of papaya, banana, fruit based baby food, or commercial gecko nectars. p.s. i have no idea what i am talking about. Fruit fly may refer to: Tephritidae, the family of large fruit flies. ... Fly can refer to any of the following things: A fly (plural flies) is any species of insect of the order Diptera. ... {{Taxobox // | color = pink | name = Gryllidae | image = Snodgrass Gryllus assimilis. ... Binomial name Tenebrio molitor Linnaeus, 1758 Mealworms are the larval form of the mealworm beetle, Tenebrio molitor, a species of darkling beetle. ... Binomial name Carica papaya L. The papaya, also known as mamão, tree melon, fruta bomba, lechosa (Venezuela, Puerto Rico, the Philippines and the Dominican Republic), or pawpaw is the fruit of the tree Carica papaya, in the genus Carica. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...


Classification

The genus Phelsuma was first described by the British zoologist John Edward Gray in 1825 and named after the Dutch physician Murk van Phelsum. The genus consists of about 70 known species and subspecies. John Edward Gray. ... Murk van Phelsum was a Dutch physician who was born 1730 and died 1779 in Sneek. ... In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biodiversity. ... In zoology, as in other branches of biology, subspecies is the rank immediately subordinate to a species. ...


Two Phelsuma species (Phelsuma gigas and Phelsuma edwardnewtoni) are now considered to be extinct, probably due to the destruction of their environment by human settlers and their domestic animals. Many day gecko species are endangered today because more and more of their natural habitat, especially (rain) forest, is being destroyed and other islands. Binomial name Phelsuma gigas Rodrigues giant day gecko (Phelsuma gigas (LIÉNARD 1842)) is an extinct diurnal species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma edwardnewtoni (Boulenger, 1884) Rodrigues day gecko (Phelsuma edwardnewtoni (BOULENGER, 1884)) is a now extinct diurnal species of geckos. ...

Binomial name Phelsuma abbotti Trinomial name Phelsuma abbotti abbotti The Aldabra Island day gecko, or the Aldabra day gecko (Phelsuma abbotti abbotti), has been found on the Aldabra Atoll (Seychelles), Nosy Bé and Northwest Madagascar. ... Trinomial name Phelsuma abbotti abbotti Stejneger, 1893 The Aldabra Island day gecko, or Aldabra day gecko (Phelsuma abbotti abbotti), has been found on the Aldabra Atoll (Seychelles). ... Binomial name Phelsuma abbotti Trinomial name Phelsuma abbotti chekei Chekes day gecko (Phelsuma abbotti chekei) is a day gecko that primarily eats insects and fruits. ... Binomial name Phelsuma abbotti Chekes day gecko (Phelsuma abbotti chekei) is a day gecko that primarily eats insects and fruits. ... Binomial name Phelsuma abotti Trinomial name Phelsuma abotti pulchra Phelsuma abotti pulchra RENDAHL 1939 is a subspecies of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma abbotti Trinomial name Phelsuma abbotti sumptio Assumption Island day Gecko (Phelsuma abbotti sumptio CHEKE, 1982), named after a small island outlying on the south west end of the Seychelles is a subspecies of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma abbotti Trinomial name Phelsuma abbotti sumptio Assumption Island day Gecko (Phelsuma abbotti sumptio CHEKE, 1982), named after a small island outlying on the south west end of the Seychelles is a subspecies of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma andamanense Andaman Islands day gecko (Phelsuma andamanense BLYTH 1861) is a species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma andamanense Andaman Islands day gecko (Phelsuma andamanense BLYTH 1861) is a species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma astriata Trinomial name Phelsuma astriata astriata Seychelles small day gecko (Phelsuma atriata astriata TORNIER 1901) is a subspecies of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma astriata Trinomial name Phelsuma astriata astriata Seychelles small day gecko (Phelsuma atriata astriata TORNIER 1901) is a subspecies of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma astriata Trinomial name Phelsuma astriata semicarinata Phelsuma atriata semicarinata CHEKE 1976 (syn. ... Binomial name Phelsuma barbouri Barbours day gecko (Phelsuma barbouri LOVERIDGE 1942) is a species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma barbouri Loveridge, 1942 Barbours day gecko (Phelsuma barbouri Loveridge, 1942) is a species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma borbonica Trinomial name Phelsuma borbonica borbonica Reunion Island day gecko (Phelsuma borbonica borbonica MERTENS 1966) is a subspecies of geckos. ... Trinomial name Phelsuma borbonica borbonica Cheke, 1982 Reunion Island day gecko (Phelsuma borbonica borbonica Mertens, 1966) is a subspecies of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma borbonica Trinomial name Phelsuma borbonica agalegae Agalega day gecko (Phelsuma borbonica agalegae CHEKE 1975) is a subspecies of geckos. ... Trinomial name Phelsuma borbonica agalegae Cheke, 1975 Agalega day gecko (Phelsuma borbonica agalegae Cheke, 1975) is a subspecies of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma breviceps Phelsuma breviceps BOETTGER 1894 is a diurnal species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma cepediana Blue-tailed day gecko (Phelsuma cepediana MERREM 1820) is a diurnal species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma cepediana Blue-tailed day gecko (Phelsuma cepediana MERREM 1820) is a diurnal species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma comorensis Boettger, 1913 Phelsuma comorensis Boettger, 1913 is a species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma dubia Dull day gecko (Phelsuma dubia (BOETTGER 1881)) is a diurnal species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma dubia Boettger, 1881 Dull day gecko (Phelsuma dubia (Boettger, 1881)) is a diurnal species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma edwardnewtoni (Boulenger, 1884) Rodrigues day gecko (Phelsuma edwardnewtoni (BOULENGER, 1884)) is a now extinct diurnal species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma edwardnewtoni (Boulenger, 1884) Rodrigues day gecko (Phelsuma edwardnewtoni (BOULENGER, 1884)) is a now extinct diurnal species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma flavigularis MERTENS, 1962 Yellow-throated day gecko (Phelsuma flavigularis) is a diurnal species of geckos from eastern Madagascar. ... Binomial name Phelsuma flavigularis Mertens, 1962 Yellow-throated day gecko (Phelsuma flavigularis) is a diurnal species of geckos from eastern Madagascar. ... Binomial name Phelsuma gigas Rodrigues giant day gecko (Phelsuma gigas (LIÉNARD 1842)) is an extinct diurnal species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma gigas Rodrigues giant day gecko (Phelsuma gigas (LIÉNARD 1842)) is an extinct diurnal species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma guentheri Boulenger, 1885 Round Island day gecko (Phelsuma guentheri BOULENGER 1885) is a species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma guentheri Boulenger, 1885 Round Island day gecko (Phelsuma guentheri BOULENGER 1885) is a species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma guimbeaui Trinomial name Phelsuma guimbeaui guimbeaui Mauritius lowland forest day gecko (Phelsuma guimbeaui guimbeaui MERTENS 1963) is a diurnal subspecies of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma guimbeaui Trinomial name Phelsuma guimbeaui guimbeaui Mauritius lowland forest day gecko (Phelsuma guimbeaui guimbeaui MERTENS 1963) is a diurnal subspecies of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma guimbeaui Trinomial name Phelsuma guimbeaui rosagularis Mauritius upland forest day gecko (Phelsuma guimbeaui rosagularis VINSON & VINSON 1969) is a diurnal subspecies of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma guimbeaui Trinomial name Phelsuma guimbeaui rosagularis Mauritius upland forest day gecko (Phelsuma guimbeaui rosagularis VINSON & VINSON 1969) is a diurnal subspecies of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma guttata Speckled day gecko (Phelsuma guttata KAUDERN 1922) is a diurnal species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma guttata Speckled day gecko (Phelsuma guttata KAUDERN 1922) is a diurnal species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma inexpectata Reunion Island ornate day gecko (Phelsuma inexpectata MERTENS 1966) is a diurnal species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma inexpectata Mertens, 1966 Reunion Island ornate day gecko (Phelsuma inexpectata Mertens, 1966) is a diurnal species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma kely The Phelsuma kely is a diurnal gecko which lives on the central east coast of Madagascar, south of Tamatave. ... Binomial name Phelsuma klemmeri Yellow-headed day gecko (Phelsuma klemmeri SEIPP 1991) is a diurnal species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma klemmeri Yellow-headed day gecko (Phelsuma klemmeri SEIPP 1991) is a diurnal species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma laticauda Trinomial name Phelsuma laticauda laticauda Gold dust day gecko (Phelsuma laticauda laticauda (BOETTGER 1880) (syn. ... Binomial name Phelsuma laticauda Trinomial name Phelsuma laticauda laticauda Gold dust day gecko (Phelsuma laticauda laticauda (BOETTGER 1880) (syn. ... Trinomial name Phelsuma laticauda laticauda Boettger, 1880 Gold dust day gecko (Phelsuma laticauda laticauda (Boettger, 1880) (syn. ... Binomial name Phelsuma laticauda Trinomial name Phelsuma laticauda angularis Phelsuma laticauda angularis MERTENS 1964 is a diurnal subspecies of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma lineata Trinomial name Phelsuma lineata lineata Lined day gecko (Phelsuma lineata lineata GRAY 1842) is a diurnal subspecies of geckos. ... Trinomial name Phelsuma lineata lineata Gray, 1842 Lined day gecko (Phelsuma lineata lineata Gray, 1842) is a diurnal subspecies of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma lineata Trinomial name Phelsuma lineata bifasciata Phelsuma lineata bifasciata BOETTGER 1913 (syn. ... Binomial name Phelsuma lineata Trinomial name Phelsuma lineata chloroscelis Phelsuma lineata chloroscelis MERTENS 1962 is a diurnal subspecies of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma lineata Trinomial name Phelsuma lineata bombetokensis Phelsuma lineata bombetokensis MERTENS 1964 is diurnal subspecies of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma lineata Trinomial name Phelsuma lineata dorsivittata Phelsuma lineata dorsivittata MERTENS 1964 is a diurnal subspecies of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma lineata Trinomial name Phelsuma lineata punctulata Phelsuma lineata punctulata MERTENS 1970 is a diurnal subspecies of geckos. ... Trinomial name Phelsuma madagascariensis madagascariensis Gray, 1831 Madagascar day gecko (Phelsuma madagascariensis madagascariensis (Gray 1831)) is a diurnal subspecies of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma madagascariensis Trinomial name Phelsuma madagascariensis madagascariensis Madagascar day gecko (Phelsuma madagascariensis madagascariensis (Gray 1831)) is a diurnal subspecies of geckos. ... Trinomial name Phelsuma madagascariensis madagascariensis Gray, 1831 Madagascar day gecko (Phelsuma madagascariensis madagascariensis) is a diurnal subspecies of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma madagascariensis Trinomial name Phelsuma madagascariensis grandis Madagascar giant day gecko (Phelsuma madagascariensis grandis GRAY 1870) is diurnal subspecies of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma madagascariensis Trinomial name Phelsuma madagascariensis grandis Madagascar giant day gecko (Phelsuma madagascariensis grandis GRAY 1870) is diurnal subspecies of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma madagascariensis Trinomial name Phelsuma madagascariensis kochi Kochs giant day gecko (Phelsuma madagascariensis kochi MERTENS 1954) is a diurnal subspecies of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma madagascariensis Kochs giant day gecko (Phelsuma madagascariensis kochi MERTENS 1954) is a diurnal subspecies of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma madagascariensis Trinomial name Phelsuma madagascariensis boehmei Boehmes giant day geckko (Phelsuma madagascariensis boehmei MEIER 1982) is a diurnal species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma madagascariensis Boehmes giant day geckko (Phelsuma madagascariensis boehmei MEIER 1982) is a diurnal species of geckos. ... Phelsuma modesta leiogaster Categories: Stub | Geckos ... Binomial name Phelsuma ornata Mauritius ornate day gecko (Phelsuma ornata GRAY 1825) is a diurnal species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma ornata Mauritius ornate day gecko (Phelsuma ornata GRAY 1825) is a diurnal species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma parkeri Pemba Island day gecko (Parkers Day Gecko) (Phelsuma parkeri LOVERIDGE 1941) is a diurnal species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma parkeri Loveridge, 1941 Pemba Island day gecko (Parkers Day Gecko) (Phelsuma parkeri Loveridge, 1941) is a diurnal species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma pronki Phelsuma pronki SEIPP 1994 is diurnal species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma pusilla Trinomial name Phelsuma pusilla pusilla The Phelsuma pusilla pusilla MERTENS 1964 is a diurnal gecko and lives in eastern Madagascar. ... Binomial name Phelsuma pusilla Trinomial name Phelsuma pusilla hallmanni Phelsuma pusilla hallmanni MEIER 1989 is a diurnal subspecies of geckos. ... Trinomial name P. q. ... Trinomial name Phelsuma quadriocellata quadriocellata Peters, 1883 Synonyms Pachydactylus quadriocellatus Peters, 1883 Phelsuma quadriocellata leiura Meier, 1883 The Four Spot Day Gecko (Phelsuma quadriocellata quadriocellata) or Peacock Day Gecko is a diurnal gecko that lives in eastern Madagascar. ... Binomial name Phelsuma quadriocellata Trinomial name Phelsuma quadriocellata bimaculata Phelsuma quadriocellata bimaculata KAUDERN 1922 (syn. ... Binomial name Phelsuma quadriocellata Trinomial name Phelsuma quadriocellata lepida Phelsuma quadriocellata lepida KRÜGER 1993 is a diurnal subspecies of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma quadriocellata Trinomial name Phelsuma quadriocellata parva Phelsuma quadriocellata parva KRÜGER 1993 is a diurnal subspecies of gecko. ... Binomial name Phelsuma robertmertensi Meier, 1980 Robert Mertens day gecko (Phelsuma robertmertensi Meier, 1980) is diurnal species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma seippi Seipps day gecko (Phelsuma seippi MEIER 1987) is a diurnal species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma seippi Meier, 1987 Seipps day gecko (Phelsuma seippi Meier, 1987) is a diurnal species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma serraticauda Scientific name Phelsuma serraticauda MERTENS 1963 Common name Flat-tailed day gecko General introduction This diurnal gecko lives in eastern Madagascar. ... Binomial name Phelsuma serraticauda Mertens, 1963 // [edit] Scientific name Phelsuma serraticauda Mertens, 1963 [edit] Common name Flat-tailed day gecko [edit] General introduction This diurnal gecko lives in eastern Madagascar. ... Binomial name Phelsuma standingi Standings day gecko (Phelsuma standingi METHUEN & HEWITT 1913) is diurnal species of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma standingi The Standings day gecko (Phelsuma standingi METHUEN & HEWITT 1913) is a diurnal species of gecko. ... Binomial name Phelsuma sundbergi Trinomial name Phelsuma sundbergi sundbergi Seychelles giant day gecko (Phelsuma sundbergi sundbergi RENDAHL 1939) is diurnal subspecies of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma sundbergi Trinomial name Phelsuma sundbergi sundbergi Seychelles giant day gecko (Phelsuma sundbergi sundbergi RENDAHL 1939) is diurnal subspecies of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma sundbergi Trinomial name Phelsuma sundbergi ladiguensis La Digue day gecko (Phelsuma sundbergi ladiguensis BÖHME & MEIER 1981 (syn. ... Binomial name Phelsuma sundbergi Trinomial name Phelsuma sundbergi ladiguensis La Digue day gecko (Phelsuma sundbergi ladiguensis BÖHME & MEIER 1981 (syn. ... Binomial name Phelsuma sundbergi Trinomial name Phelsuma sundbergi longinsulae Mahé day day gecko (Phelsuma sundbergi longinsulae RENDAHL 1939 (syn. ... Trinomial name Phelsuma sundbergi longinsulae Rendahl, 1939 Mahé day gecko (Phelsuma sundbergi longinsulae Rendahl, 1939 (syn. ... Binomial name Phelsuma v-nigra Trinomial name Phelsuma v-nigra pasteuri Pasteurs day gecko (Phelsuma v-nigra pasteuri MEIER 1984 (syn. ... Trinomial name Phelsuma v-nigra pasteuri Meier, 1984 Pasteurs day gecko (Phelsuma v-nigra pasteuri Meier, 1984 (syn. ... Binomial name Phelsuma v-nigra Trinomial name Phelsuma v-nigra v-nigra Phelsuma v-nigra v-nigra BOETTGER 1913 (syn. ... Binomial name Phelsuma v-nigra Trinomial name Phelsuma v-nigra anjouanensis Anjouan Island day gecko (Phelsuma v-nigra anjouanensis MEIER 1986) is a small diurnal subspecies of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma v-nigra Trinomial name Phelsuma v-nigra comoraegrandensis Grand Comoro day gecko (Phelsuma v-nigra comoraegrandensis MEIER 1986) is a small diurnal subspecies of geckos. ... Binomial name Phelsuma v-nigra Trinomial name Phelsuma v-nigra comoraegrandensis Grand Comoro day gecko (Phelsuma v-nigra comoraegrandensis MEIER 1986) is a small diurnal subspecies of geckos. ...

Explanation of the species epithets

  • abbotti: after W. L. Abbott.
  • agalagae: from Agalega.
  • andamanensis: from the Andaman Islands.
  • angularis: angular (refers to the tail).
  • anjouanensis: from Anjouan (island).
  • astovei: from Astove (island).
  • astriata: without stripes (in comparison to Phelsuma lineata lineata).
  • barbouri: after Barbour.
  • befotankensis: from Befotaka.
  • bimaculata: with two blotches, spots.
  • boehmei: after Wolfgang Böhme.
  • bombetokensis: from Bombetoka (bay).
  • borbonica: from Bourbon (now called Réunion).
  • breviceps: short headed.
  • cepediana: after Bernard Germain Étienne de la Ville, Comte de Lacépède.
  • checkei: after Anthony. S. Checke.
  • chloroscelis: with (leaf) green thighs.
  • comoraegrandensis: from Grande Comoros.
  • comorensis: from the Comoros (island group).
  • dorsivittata: back wrapped in ribbons.
  • dubia: doubtful.
  • edwardnewtonii: after Edward Newton.
  • flavigularis: with a yellow throat.
  • grandis: big.
  • guentheri: after Albert Günther.
  • guimbeaui: after B. Guimbeau.
  • guttata: with teardrop formed spots.
  • hallmannii: after G. Hallmann.
  • inexpectata: unexpected.
  • kely: small (in the Malagasy language).
  • kochi: after K.L. Koch.
  • ladiguensis: from la Digue (island).
  • laticauda: with a broad, flattened tail.
  • leiogaster: smooth scales (belly).
  • leiura: smooth tail scales.
  • lineata: striped.
  • longinsulae: from Long Island.
  • madagascariensis: from Madagascar.
  • martensi: after Karl Martens.
  • menaiensis: from Menai.
  • minuthi: after W. Minuth.
  • modesta: modest.
  • mutabilis: variable, changeable.
  • nigristriata: with black stripes.
  • notissima: best known.
  • ornata: ornated.
  • parkeri: after Park.
  • parva: small.
  • pasteuri: after Georges Pasteur.
  • Phelsuma: after Murk van Phelsum.
  • pulchra: beautiful.
  • punctulata: with small spots.
  • pusilla: tiny.
  • quadriocellata: with four eyes.
  • robertmertensi: after Robert Mertens.
  • rosagularis: with a rose-coloured throat.
  • rubra: red(-hot).
  • seippi: after Robert Seipp.
  • semicarinata: semi-keeled (scales).
  • serraticauda: with a serrated tail.
  • standingi: after Standing.
  • sumptio:.
    1. from Assumption Island.
    2. from sumptuous (posture, build).
  • sundbergi: after H. Sundberg.
  • trilineata: with three stripes.
  • umbrae: shaded.
  • v-nigra: with a black V (marking).
  • venusta: sweet.
  • vinsoni: after Jean Vinson and Jean-Michel Vinson.

Agalega are two islands in the indian ocean belonging to Mauritius This article is a stub. ... This article or section may be confusing for some readers, and should be edited to be clearer or more simplified. ... Binomial name Phelsuma lineata Trinomial name Phelsuma lineata lineata Lined day gecko (Phelsuma lineata lineata GRAY 1842) is a diurnal subspecies of geckos. ... Befotaka is a town in southern Fianarantsoa Province in southern Madagascar. ... Lacépède Bernard Germain Étienne de la Ville, Comte de Lacépède (December 26, 1756 – October 6, 1825) was a French naturalist. ... Edward Newton. ... Albrecht Carl Ludwig Gotthilf Günther. ... Malagasy redirects here. ... Murk van Phelsum was a Dutch physician who was born 1730 and died 1779 in Sneek. ... Robert Mertens (December 1, 1894 - August 23, 1975) was a German herpetologist. ... Assumption Island Assumption Island is a small island located at 9°45′ S 46°29′ E in the Indian Ocean north of Madagascar and is part of the country of the Seychelles. ...

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Mauritius lowland forest day gecko - Phelsuma guimbeaui guimbeaui (455 words)
The Phelsuma guimbeaui guimbeaui lives in an area along the west coast, the northernmost range being approximately on the height of Port Louis.
Phelsuma guimbeaui guimbeaui has a green to dark-green colouring of the body top side.
Phelsuma guimbeaui rosagularis differs from the guimbeaui guimbeaui by a clearly paler coloration.
Phelsuma - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (633 words)
The one exception is Phelsuma andamanense, which is endemic to the Andaman islands in the Bay of Bengal.
The genus Phelsuma was first described by the British zoologist John Edward Gray in 1825 and named after the Dutch physician Murk van Phelsum.
Two Phelsuma species (Phelsuma gigas and Phelsuma edwardnewtoni) are now considered to be extinct, probably due to the destruction of their environment by human settlers and their domestic animals.
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