Phelsuma dubia

Phelsuma dubia

Dull day gecko, Olive day gecko, Zanzibar day gecko, Green day gecko

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Phelsuma dubia

Phelsuma dubia, dull day gecko, olive day gecko, Zanzibar day gecko, or green day gecko is a diurnal species of gecko. It is about 15 centimetres (5.9 in) in length and lives on the western coast of Madagascar, in the Comoros, and the coast of East Africa. It typically inhabits trees and can also be found near human dwellings. The Dull day gecko feeds on insects and nectar.

Appearance

This lizard belongs to the medium-sized day geckos. It can reach a maximum length of approximately 15 cm. The body colour varies between grayish green, grayish brown and bluish green. The tail may be bright blue. A rust-coloured stripe extends from the nostril to the eye. There is a red v-shaped stripe on the snout. On the back there often are brownish or red-brick coloured dots. A gray lateral stripe extends from the eye to the hind leg. The ventral side is off-white coloured. Juveniles have a light brown dorsal surface with little light blue spots. The tail of neonates is yellow.

Distribution

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This species inhabits the west coast of Madagascar in the general area of Majunga. It can also be found in the Comoros, in Zanzibar, and some coastal areas of mainland Tanzania.

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P. dubia can easily adapt to different biotopes. These day geckos are often found on different trees and other lowland vegetation. They also inhabit buildings as a human commensal.

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Habits and Lifestyle

P. dubia often lives in small groups with one male and several females.

Lifestyle

Diet and Nutrition

These day geckos feed on various insects and other invertebrates. They also like to lick soft, sweet fruit, pollen, nectar and balsamic vinegar.

Mating Habits

The females are egg gluers. They often lay their eggs in the same location as other females.

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References

1. Phelsuma dubia Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phelsuma_dubia
2. Phelsuma dubia on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/172946/1374984

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