Madagascar day gecko

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The Madagascar day gecko is a brightly colored, diurnal gecko native to Madagascar, known for its vivid green body, red markings, and sticky toe pads that allow it to climb smooth surfaces.

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Label Occurrences
Madagascar day gecko canonical 1

Statements (50)

Predicate Object
instanceOf arboreal lizard
diurnal lizard
gecko
reptile
activityPattern diurnal
averageTotalLength 22–25 cm
behavior territorial
bodyColor bright green
canClimb smooth surfaces
class Reptilia NERFINISHED
clutchSize typically 2 eggs
commonNameOf Phelsuma madagascariensis NERFINISHED
defenseMechanism tail autotomy
diet insects
nectar
other arthropods
pollen
soft fruits
eggLayingFrequency multiple clutches per year
family Gekkonidae NERFINISHED
genus Phelsuma NERFINISHED
habitat gardens
humid forests
plantations
hasMarkings red markings on back
red markings on head
hasToePads adhesive toe pads
introducedTo Hawaii NERFINISHED
Mauritius NERFINISHED
Réunion NERFINISHED
IUCNStatus Least Concern
keptAs pet
kingdom Animalia
lifespanInCaptivity up to 15 years
lifespanInWild shorter than in captivity
lifestyle arboreal
maleCharacteristic bulkier head
more intense coloration
microhabitat bamboo
buildings
tree trunks
nativeTo Comoros NERFINISHED
Madagascar NERFINISHED
order Squamata NERFINISHED
phylum Chordata
primaryThreats collection for pet trade
habitat loss
reproduction oviparous
sexualDimorphism present
taxonRank species

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Description of subject: The Madagascar day gecko is a brightly colored, diurnal gecko native to Madagascar, known for its vivid green body, red markings, and sticky toe pads that allow it to climb smooth surfaces.

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Madagascar! exhibit featuresAnimal Madagascar day gecko