Lined day gecko is a species of gecko native to Madagascar. However, it has been introduced to the Reunion Island as well. As it name suggests, the species is diurnal, but sometimes it can be active at night as well especially around house lamps that attract insects which is its chief food. There are three recognized subspecies of this species.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Family |
Gekkonidae |
| Subfamily |
Gekkoninae |
| Genus |
Phelsuma |
| Scientific Name |
Phelsuma lineata |
| Size |
10 to 14.5 cm |
| Color |
Mainly green with red dots on the back and between the eyes and nose; black and white or yellowish stripes extending from the nose down the flanks ending in front of the back legs |
| Distribution |
Madagascar (native); Reunion Island (introduced) |
| Habitat |
Moist, tropical environment, also found in manmade settlements |
| Diet |
Insects |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
2 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
Around 2 months in captivity |
| Average Lifespan |
10 years or more in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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