Madagascar Day Gecko
Phelsuma madagascariensis
An adult Madagascar day gecko is an agile, diurnal climber of humid forests, plantations, gardens, and human structures in Madagascar. It eats insects and other small invertebrates, and also visits flowers or ripe fruit for nectar and sugary juices. Adults are alert territorial hunters, using rapid lunges, wall-clinging toe pads, and bright green camouflage among leaves. A notable feature is its ability to shed patches of delicate skin when grabbed, helping it slip away from predators.
- Type
- Swift
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Madagascar Day Gecko