Phelsuma laticauda laticauda
A species of Day geckos Scientific name : Phelsuma laticauda laticauda Genus : Day geckos
Phelsuma laticauda laticauda, A species of Day geckos
Scientific name: Phelsuma laticauda laticauda
Genus: Day geckos
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Description
Phelsuma laticauda laticauda exhibits a distinctive diurnal lifestyle, thriving under sunlight which allows it to effectively synthesize Vitamin D for calcium absorption, essential for optimal health and egg-shell formation. It is arboreal and often found in vegetation near human dwellings, particularly on banana trees, demonstrating its adaptability to human-modified environments and suggesting its resilience to anthropogenic pressures.
General Info
Lifespan
8-12 years
Diet
Phelsuma laticauda laticauda mainly consume insects and other arthropods, supplementing their diet with nectar and ripe fruits. They display a preference for dipterans such as flies, fruit flies, and mosquitoes.
Appearance
Phelsuma laticauda laticauda is a small sized gecko, about 10 to 12 centimeters long when fully grown. It has a flat and elongated body layered with smooth skin. The predominant color is bright green, often with red speckling or bluish spots on its back and tail. Its tail is robust, long, and tapering. The underbelly is typically white or yellowish. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Phelsuma laticauda laticauda is a diurnal, arboreal species with a solitary lifestyle, using distinct body postures for communication. These geckos are territorial, aggressively defending their habitats which often include human dwellings. Phelsuma laticauda laticauda feeds primarily on insects and nectar, showing a distinctive foraging agility. Uniquely, females deposit eggs in safe spots, revisiting the site multiple times to observe the incubation progress.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Common geckos Genus
Day geckos Species
Phelsuma laticauda laticauda 
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