Standing day gecko is a species of gecko endemic to southwest Madagascar. The species is arboreal and diurnal. The omnivorous species is highly territorial.
Kingdom |
Animalia |
Phylum |
Chordata |
Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
Class |
Reptilia |
Order |
Squamata |
Suborder |
Sauria |
Infraorder |
Gekkota |
Family |
Gekkonidae |
Subfamily |
Gekkoninae |
Genus |
Phelsuma |
Scientific Name |
Phelsuma standingi |
Size |
Up to 28 cm (11 in) |
Color |
Brownish gray to bright green or turquoise with gray to blue grid-like markings |
Distribution |
Southwest Madagascar |
Habitat |
Dry thorn forests |
Diet |
Various insects, invertebrates, smaller lizards, soft sweet fruit, pollen and nectar |
Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size |
Around 2 eggs |
Incubation Period |
60 to 70 days |
Reproductive Age |
2 years of age |
Average Lifespan |
8 to 12 Years in captivity |
IUCN Conservation Status |
Vulnerable |
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