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Modest day gecko

A species of Day geckos
Scientific name : Phelsuma modesta Genus : Day geckos

Modest day gecko, A species of Day geckos
Scientific name: Phelsuma modesta
Genus: Day geckos
Modest day gecko (Phelsuma modesta) Photo By Bernard DUPONT , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Modest day gecko is thoroughly adapted to an arboreal lifestyle, employing a specialized prehensile tail for movement and balance. This species engages in diurnal activities, which include basking and foraging for food. Modest day gecko primarily feeds on insects and other small invertebrates, but also exhibits an extraordinary proclivity for plant nectar, asserting a crucial ecological role as pollinators for various endemic plants in their habitats.

General Info

Lifespan

8-12 years

Diet

Modest day gecko is predominantly insectivorous, mainly favoring small arthropods for their diet. However, it also resorts to consuming soft, sweet fruits and nectar when insects are scarce, showing an opportunistic feeding strategy.

Appearance

Modest day gecko is a medium-sized gecko, typically 15-22 cm in length. It possesses a flattened body shape, coated in smooth, shiny skin. Modest day gecko is predominantly green in color, adorned with bright orange spots and bluish-gray feet. The species lacks significant differences in its physical appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies. Its tail is lengthy and somewhat flattened, a distinguishing feature of this species.

Behavior

Modest day gecko is a diurnal species, displaying activities such as foraging, basking, and social interactions in daylight. Its solitary nature is evident, avoiding group gatherings unless mating. Territorial disputes are unusual, as modest day gecko maintains individual territories efficiently. Its behavior has adapted for survival in rainforest habitats and its zygodactylous feet enable successful negotiation of vertical terrains.

Population

Stable
Modest day gecko (Phelsuma modesta) Modest day gecko (Phelsuma modesta) Photo By Bernard DUPONT , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

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