Phelsuma - Phelsuma Geckos Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Sub-order: Sauria Family: Gekkonidae Subfamily: Gekkoninae Genus: Phelsuma Phelsumas are small lizards which are also known as day geckos. The main distribution of day geckos is Madagascar although some species are found on neighbouring island groups (Mascarenes, Seychelles, Comoros) and the coast of East Africa. One species is endemic to the Andaman islands in the Bay of Bengal. In contrast to most other gecko species, members of the genus Phelsuma are active mainly during the day. Other diurnal geckos are members of the genus Lygodactylus and the genus Gonatodes. Phelsumas have rounded pupils and a clear, fixed plate covering their eyes which they clean with their tongue. Phelsumas do not have eyelids. Many species.
Phelsuma abbotti pulchra - Phelsuma abbotti pulchra Phelsuma abotti pulchra Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Sub-order: Sauria Family: Gekkonidae Subfamily: Gekkoninae Genus: Phelsuma Species: abbotti Binomial name Phelsuma abotti Trinomial name Phelsuma abotti pulchra Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Scientific name: 2 Scientific synonyms: 3 Common name: 4 General introduction: 5 Description: 6 Distribution: 7 Habitat: 8 Diet: 9 Behaviour: 10 Reproduction: 11 Care and maintenance in captivity: 12 References: Scientific name: Phelsuma abotti pulchra RENDAHL 1939 Scientific synonyms: Phelsuma abbotti pulchra - HOESCH 1982 Phelsuma longinsulae pulchra RENDAHL 1939 Common name: none General introduction: This diurnal gecko typically lives near human settlements on Cousine-Island. Phelsuma abbotti pulchra feeds on insects and nectar. Description: This lizard belongs to the midle sized day geckos. It can.
Phelsuma astriata semicarinata - Phelsuma astriata semicarinata Phelsuma astriata semicarinata Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Sub-order: Sauria Family: Gekkonidae Subfamily: Gekkoninae Genus: Phelsuma Species: astriata Binomial name Phelsuma astriata Trinomial name Phelsuma astriata semicarinata Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Scientific name: 2 Scientific synonyms: 3 Common name: 4 General introduction: 5 Description: 6 Distribution: 7 Habitat: 8 Diet: 9 Behaviour: 10 Reproduction: 11 Care and maintenance in captivity: 12 References: Scientific name: Phelsuma atriata semicarinata CHEKE 1976 Scientific synonyms: Phelsuma astriata - KLUGE 1993 Common name: non General introduction: The Seychelles small day gecko is a small, slender lizard. It has a bright green colour and feeds on insects. It is found on different islands of the Seychelles, where it often lives near human dwellings..
Phelsuma comorensis - Phelsuma comorensis Phelsuma comorensis Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Sub-order: Sauria Family: Gekkonidae Subfamily: Gekkoninae Genus: Phelsuma Species: comorensis Binomial name Phelsuma comorensis Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Scientific name: 2 Scientific synonyms: 3 Common name: 4 General introduction: 5 Description: 6 Distribution: 7 Habitat: 8 Diet: 9 Behaviour: 10 Reproduction: 11 Care and maintenance in captivity: 12 References: Scientific name: Phelsuma comorensis BOETTGER 1913 Scientific synonyms: Common name: none General introduction: This diurnal gecko lives on the island Grande Comore. It typically dwells on trees. It feeds on insects and nectar. Description: This lizard belongs to the smallest day geckos. It can reach a maximum length of about 12 cm. The body colour is olive green or pale green. A.
Phelsuma breviceps - Phelsuma breviceps Phelsuma breviceps Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Sub-order: Sauria Family: Gekkonidae Subfamily: Gekkoninae Genus: Phelsuma Species: breviceps Binomial name Phelsuma breviceps Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Scientific name: 2 Common name: 3 General introduction: 4 Description: 5 Distribution: 6 Habitat: 7 Diet: 8 Behaviour: 9 Reproduction: 10 Care and maintenance in captivity: 11 References: Scientific name: Phelsuma breviceps BOETTGER 1894) Common name: none General introduction: This small diurnal gecko lives in south-east Madagascar. It typically dwells on trees and bushes. The Madagascar day gecko feeds on insects. Description: This lizard belongs to the smallest day geckos. It can reach a maximum total length of about 10 cm. Typical for this species is the short snout. The basic body colour.
Phelsuma laticauda laticauda images - Phelsuma laticauda laticauda images Phelsuma laticauda laticauda images.
Phelsuma laticauda angularis - Phelsuma laticauda angularis Phelsuma laticauda angularis Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Sub-order: Sauria Family: Gekkonidae Subfamily: Gekkoninae Genus: Phelsuma Species: laticauda Binomial name Phelsuma laticauda Trinomial name Phelsuma laticauda angularis Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Scientific name: 2 Common name: 3 General introduction: 4 Description: 5 Distribution: 6 Habitat: 7 Diet: 8 Behaviour: 9 Reproduction: 10 Care and maintenance in captivity: 11 References: Scientific name: Phelsuma laticauda angularis MERTENS 1964 Common name: none General introduction: This diurnal gecko lives in northern Madagascar. It typically inhabits different trees and houses. The Gold dust day gecko feeds on insects and nectar. Description: This lizard is slightly smaller than the nominate form. It can reach a total length of about 11 cm. The body.
Phelsuma lineata bombetokensis - Phelsuma lineata bombetokensis Phelsuma lineata bombetokensis Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Sub-order: Sauria Family: Gekkonidae Subfamily: Gekkoninae Genus: Phelsuma Species: lineata Binomial name Phelsuma lineata Trinomial name Phelsuma lineata bombetokensis Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Scientific name: 2 General introduction: 3 Description: 4 Distribution: 5 Habitat: 6 Diet: 7 Care and maintenance in captivity: 8 References: Scientific name: Phelsuma lineata bombetokensis MERTENS 1964 General introduction: This diurnal gecko inhabits northwestern Madagascar. It typically occurs on different trees and bushes. This day gecko feeds on insects and nectar. Description: This lizard belongs to the smallest day geckos. It can reach a total length of about 10 cm. The body colour is light green or brownish green. The mid and lower back is.
Phelsuma lineata chloroscelis - Phelsuma lineata chloroscelis Phelsuma lineata chloroscelis Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Sub-order: Sauria Family: Gekkonidae Subfamily: Gekkoninae Genus: Phelsuma Species: lineata Binomial name Phelsuma lineata Trinomial name Phelsuma lineata chloroscelis Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Scientific name: 2 General introduction: 3 Description: 4 Distribution: 5 Habitat: 6 Diet: 7 Behaviour: 8 Reproduction: 9 Care and maintenance in captivity: 10 References: Scientific name: Phelsuma lineata chloroscelis MERTENS 1962 General introduction: This diurnal gecko inhabits central and the east coast of Madagascar. It typically occurs on different trees and bushes. This day gecko feeds on insects and nectar. Description: This lizard belongs to the mid sized day geckos. It can reach a total length of about 15 cm. The body colour is dark.
Phelsuma lineata bifasciata - Phelsuma lineata bifasciata Phelsuma lineata bifasciata Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Sub-order: Sauria Family: Gekkonidae Subfamily: Gekkoninae Genus: Phelsuma Species: lineata Binomial name Phelsuma lineata Trinomial name Phelsuma lineata bifasciata Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Scientific name: 2 Scientific synonym: 3 General introduction: 4 Description: 5 Distribution: 6 Habitat: 7 Diet: 8 Behaviour: 9 Reproduction: 10 Care and maintenance in captivity: 11 References: Scientific name: Phelsuma lineata bifasciata BOETTGER 1913 Scientific synonym: Phelsuma lineata var. bifasciata BOETTGER 1913 General introduction: This diurnal gecko inhabits the east coast of Madagascar. It typically occurs on different trees and bushes. This day gecko feeds on insects and nectar. Description: This lizard belongs to the mid sized day geckos. It can reach a total length.
Phelsuma lineata dorsivittata - Phelsuma lineata dorsivittata Phelsuma lineata dorsivittata Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Sub-order: Sauria Family: Gekkonidae Subfamily: Gekkoninae Genus: Phelsuma Species: lineata Binomial name Phelsuma lineata Trinomial name Phelsuma lineata dorsivittata Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Scientific name: 2 General introduction: 3 Description: 4 Distribution: 5 Habitat: 6 Diet: 7 Behaviour: 8 Reproduction: 9 Care and maintenance in captivity: 10 References: Scientific name: Phelsuma lineata dorsivittata MERTENS 1964 General introduction: This diurnal gecko inhabits northern Madagascar. It typically occurs on different trees and huts. This day gecko feeds on insects and nectar. Description: This lizard belongs to the smallest day geckos. It can reach a total length of about 13 cm. The body colour is dark green with irregular red spots. On.
Phelsuma lineata punctulata - Phelsuma lineata punctulata Phelsuma lineata punctulata Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Sub-order: Sauria Family: Gekkonidae Subfamily: Gekkoninae Genus: Phelsuma Species: lineata Binomial name Phelsuma lineata Trinomial name Phelsuma lineata punctulata Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Scientific name: 2 General introduction: 3 Description: 4 Distribution: 5 Habitat: 6 Diet: 7 Behaviour: 8 Reproduction: 9 Care and maintenance in captivity: 10 References: Scientific name: Phelsuma lineata punctulata MERTENS 1970 General introduction: This diurnal gecko inhabits northern Madagascar. It typically occurs on different trees and huts. This day gecko feeds on insects and nectar. Description: This lizard belongs to the smallest day geckos. It can reach a total length of about 13 cm. The body colour is dark green with irregular red spots. A.
Phelsuma v-nigra v-nigra - Phelsuma v-nigra v-nigra Phelsuma v-nigra v-nigra larger image Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Sub-order: Sauria Family: Gekkonidae Subfamily: Gekkoninae Genus: Phelsuma Species: v-nigra Binomial name Phelsuma v-nigra Trinomial name Phelsuma v-nigra v-nigra Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Scientific name: 2 Scientific synonyms: 3 General introduction: 4 Description: 5 Distribution: 6 Habitat: 7 Diet: 8 Behaviour: 9 Reproduction: 10 Care and maintenance in captivity: 11 References: Scientific name: Phelsuma v-nigra v-nigra BOETTGER 1913 Scientific synonyms: Phelsuma v-nigra KLUGE 1993 General introduction: This small diurnal gecko of about 11 cm lives in the Comoros. It typically inhabits trees and bushes. Phelsuma v-nigra v-nigra feeds on insects and nectar. Description: This lizard belongs to the smallest day geckos. It can reach a maximum length.
Phelsuma quadriocellata bimaculata - Phelsuma quadriocellata bimaculata 'Phelsuma quadriocellata bimaculata Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Sub-order: Sauria Family: Gekkonidae Subfamily: Gekkoninae Genus: Phelsuma Species: quadriocellata Binomial name Phelsuma quadriocellata Trinomial name Phelsuma quadriocellata bimaculata Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Scientific name: 2 Scientific synonyms: 3 General introduction: 4 Description: 5 Distribution: 6 Habitat: 7 Diet: 8 Behaviour: 9 Reproduction: 10 Care and maintenance in captivity: 11 References: Scientific name: Phelsuma quadriocellata bimaculata KAUDERN 1922 Scientific synonyms: Phelsuma bimaculata KAUDERN 1922 General introduction: This diurnal gecko lives in eastern Madagascar. It typically inhabits different trees and houses. This day gecko feeds on insects and nectar. Description: This lizard belongs to the smallest day geckos. It can reach a total length of about 11.5 cm. The body.
Phelsuma quadriocellata lepida - Phelsuma quadriocellata lepida 'Phelsuma quadriocellata lepida Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Sub-order: Sauria Family: Gekkonidae Subfamily: Gekkoninae Genus: Phelsuma Species: quadriocellata Binomial name Phelsuma quadriocellata Trinomial name Phelsuma quadriocellata lepida Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Scientific name: 2 General introduction: 3 Description: 4 Distribution: 5 Habitat: 6 Diet: 7 Behaviour: 8 Reproduction: 9 Care and maintenance in captivity: 10 References: Scientific name: Phelsuma quadriocellata lepida KRÜGER 1993 General introduction: This diurnal gecko lives in north-eastern Madagascar. It typically inhabits different trees and houses. This day gecko feeds on insects and nectar. Description: This lizard belongs to the smallest day geckos. It can reach a total length of about 12.5 cm. The body colour is blueish green. On the neck, little blue.
Phelsuma quadriocellata parva - Phelsuma quadriocellata parva 'Phelsuma quadriocellata parva Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Sub-order: Sauria Family: Gekkonidae Subfamily: Gekkoninae Genus: Phelsuma Species: quadriocellata Binomial name Phelsuma quadriocellata Trinomial name Phelsuma quadriocellata parva Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Scientific name: 2 General introduction: 3 Description: 4 Distribution: 5 Habitat: 6 Diet: 7 Behaviour: 8 Reproduction: 9 Care and maintenance in captivity: 10 References: Scientific name: Phelsuma quadriocellata parva KRÜGER 1993 General introduction: This diurnal gecko lives in north-eastern Madagascar. It typically inhabits different trees and houses. This day gecko feeds on insects and nectar. Description: This lizard belongs to the smallest day geckos. It can reach a total length of about 9 cm. The body colour is bright green. The tail may have a.
Phelsuma pronki - Phelsuma pronki Phelsuma pronki Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Sub-order: Sauria Family: Gekkonidae Subfamily: Gekkoninae Genus: Phelsuma Species: pronki Binomial name Phelsuma pronki Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Scientific name 2 General introduction 3 Description 4 Distribution 5 Habitat 6 Diet 7 Behaviour 8 Reproduction 9 Care and maintenance in captivity 10 References Scientific name Phelsuma pronki SEIPP 1994 General introduction This diurnal gecko lives in central Madagascar. It typically inhabits rainforests and dwells on trees. Phelsuma pronki feeds on insects and nectar. Description This lizard belongs to the smallest day geckos. It can reach a total length of about 11 cm. The body colour is greyish, the head yellow. Four serrated black stripes extend from the snout to the tag..
Phelsuma pusilla pusilla - Phelsuma pusilla pusilla 'Phelsuma pusilla pusilla Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Sub-order: Sauria Family: Gekkonidae Subfamily: Gekkoninae Genus: Phelsuma Species: quadriocellata Binomial name Phelsuma pusilla Trinomial name Phelsuma pusilla pusilla General introduction The Phelsuma pusilla pusilla is a diurnal gecko and lives in eastern Madagascar. It typically inhabits different trees and houses. This day gecko feeds on insects and nectar. Scientific name Phelsuma pusilla pusilla MERTENS 1964 Scientific synonyms Phelsuma lineata pusilla MERTENS 1964 Phelsuma pusilla - MEIER 1989 Phelsuma pusilla pusilla - GLAW & VENCES 1994 Description The lizard belongs to the smallest day geckos and can reach a total length of about 8 cm. The body colour is lime green, with red dots on the back and brown or.
Phelsuma pusilla hallmanni - Phelsuma pusilla hallmanni 'Phelsuma pusilla hallmanni Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Sub-order: Sauria Family: Gekkonidae Subfamily: Gekkoninae Genus: Phelsuma Species: quadriocellata Binomial name Phelsuma pusilla Trinomial name Phelsuma pusilla hallmanni Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Scientific name: 2 General introduction: 3 Description: 4 Distribution: 5 Habitat: 6 Diet: 7 Behaviour: 8 Reproduction: 9 Care and maintenance in captivity: 10 References: Scientific name: Phelsuma pusilla hallmanni MEIER 1989 General introduction: This diurnal gecko lives in eastern Madagascar. It typically inhabits different trees. This day gecko feeds on insects and nectar. Description: This lizard belongs to the smallest day geckos. It can reach a total length of about 9 cm. The body colour is dark green. On the back there are red dots.
Phelsuma modesta leiogaster - Phelsuma modesta leiogaster Phelsuma modesta leiogaster Phelsuma modesta leiogaster female larger image Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Sub-order: Sauria Family: Gekkonidae Subfamily: Gekkoninae Genus: Phelsuma Species: modesta Binomial name Phelsuma lineata Trinomial name Phelsuma modesta leiogaster Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Scientific name: 2 Scientific synonyms: 3 References: Scientific name: Phelsuma modesta leiogaster MERTENS 1973 Scientific synonyms: Phelsuma lineata leiogaster MERTENS 1973 Phelsuma lineata leiogaster - MEIER 1982 Phelsuma leiogaster - MEIER 1989 Phelsuma leiogaster leiogaster - GLAW & VENCES 1994 References: Henkel, F.-W. and W. Schmidt (1995) Amphibien und Reptilien Madagaskars, der Maskarenen, Seychellen und Komoren. Ulmer Stuttgart. ISBN 3800173239 McKeown, Sean (1993) The general care and maintenance of day geckos. Advanced Vivarium Systems, Lakeside CA..
