Post by Kimmy on Apr 12, 2007 21:45:42 GMT 1
Name
DAY GECKO
Latin
Phelsuma
Native To
Day geckos inhabit the islands of the southeast part of the Indian Ocean. The one exception is Phelsuma andamanense, which is endemic to the Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal. The main distribution of day geckos is Madagascar, which may also be the origin of the genus.
Size
The length of the different Phelsuma species varies between 2.5 and 12 inches
Diet
Day geckos feed on various kinds of insects and other invertebrates in the wild. They also eat nectar, pollen and occasionally soft, ripe and sweet fruits such as bananas.
Reproduction
2 eggs
Description
In contrast to most other gecko species, day geckos are active mainly during the day. Day geckos have rounded pupils and a clear, fixed plate covering their eyes, which they clean with their tongue. Day geckos do not have eyelids. Many species have bright green, red and blue colours, which make them popular terrarium or vivarium pets. These brilliant colours play a role in interspecies recognition and also serve as camouflage.
DAY GECKO
Latin
Phelsuma
Native To
Day geckos inhabit the islands of the southeast part of the Indian Ocean. The one exception is Phelsuma andamanense, which is endemic to the Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal. The main distribution of day geckos is Madagascar, which may also be the origin of the genus.
Size
The length of the different Phelsuma species varies between 2.5 and 12 inches
Diet
Day geckos feed on various kinds of insects and other invertebrates in the wild. They also eat nectar, pollen and occasionally soft, ripe and sweet fruits such as bananas.
Reproduction
2 eggs
Description
In contrast to most other gecko species, day geckos are active mainly during the day. Day geckos have rounded pupils and a clear, fixed plate covering their eyes, which they clean with their tongue. Day geckos do not have eyelids. Many species have bright green, red and blue colours, which make them popular terrarium or vivarium pets. These brilliant colours play a role in interspecies recognition and also serve as camouflage.
