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.
Both the specific name, boehmei, and the common name, Boehme's giant day gecko, are in honor of German herpetologist Wolfgang Böhme.
P. m. boehmei is among the largest living day geckos. It can reach a total length of about 22 cm (8.7 in). The body colour is bright green. The skin between the scales has a black colour. A dark red-coloured stripe extends from the nostril to behind the eye. On the head and back there are irregularly shaped brownish or red-brick-coloured dots.
Boehme's giant day gecko only inhabits the region around Andasibe and Ranomafana in eastern Madagascar.
P. m. boehmei is a rainforest species and is often found on trees high in the canopy. The east coast of Madagascar has a humid and warm climate. However, from June–August, the night temperature can be as low as 10 °C (50 °F) and around 20–25 °C (68–77 °F) during the day.
P. m. boehmei is apparently not as quarrelsome as other members of the genus Phelsuma.
Boehme's giant day gecko feeds on various insects and other invertebrates. It also likes to lick soft, sweet fruit, pollen and nectar.
The pairing season of Boehme's giant day gecko is between November and January. During this period, the females lay up to 6 pairs of eggs. At a temperature of 28 °C (82.4 °F), the young will hatch after approximately 48–55 days. The hatchlings measure 60–65 mm (2.4–2.6 in).
