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The yellow-headed day gecko (Phelsuma klemmeri), also commonly called the cheerful day gecko, Klemmer's day gecko, [2] and the neon day gecko, is a small diurnal species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. This endangered species is endemic to northwestern Madagascar and inhabits coastal forests (both dry and humid), dwelling on bamboo ...
Phelsuma is a large genus of geckos in the family Gekkonidae. Species in the genus Phelsuma are commonly referred to as day geckos. Some day geckos are seriously endangered and some are common, but all Phelsuma species are CITES Appendix II listed. Little is known about trade in day geckos, [1] but the IUCN considers it a threat to some species ...
The gold dust day gecko (Phelsuma laticauda) is a diurnal species of gecko. It lives in northern Madagascar, the Comoro Islands, and the Mascarene Islands; it has also been introduced to Hawaii and other Pacific islands. [1] It is primarily an arboreal species which can be found in tropical forests and may also associate with human dwellings.
Phelsuma madagascariensis madagascariensis Gray , 1831 The Madagascar day gecko ( Phelsuma madagascariensis madagascariensis ) is a diurnal species of gecko .
Standing's day gecko (Phelsuma standingi) is an arboreal and diurnal species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to southwest Madagascar; it is threatened by illegal collection for the international pet trade and habitat loss. It is among the largest living species of day geckos. Standing's day gecko feeds on insects and ...
Boehme's giant day gecko (Phelsuma madagascariensis boehmei) is a diurnal species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to eastern Madagascar and typically inhabits rainforests and dwells on trees. Boehme's giant day gecko feeds on insects and nectar.
Phelsuma pusilla hallmanni is a diurnal subspecies of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The subspecies is endemic to eastern Madagascar and typically inhabits ...
This lizard belongs to the mid-sized Phelsuma species. Males can reach a total length of about 15.5 cm. Females are only 9–13 cm. The Mauritius upland forest day gecko has a short, compact body form. The green body colour is paler than in the Mauritius lowland forest day gecko. The neck region may have a diffuse blue area.