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Phelsuma breviceps
Conservation status
	; Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Family:	Gekkonidae
Genus:	Phelsuma
Species:	P. breviceps
Binomial name
	Phelsuma breviceps; Boettger, 1894

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Phelsuma breviceps is a diurnal species of gecko that is native to south-west Madagascar and typically dwells on trees and bushes. Its diet in the wild consists mainly of insects.

Description[edit]

This lizard belongs to the smallest day geckos. It can reach a maximum total length of about 10 cm. This species is easily recognised by its short snout, after which it has been named. The basic body colour is light grey to brownish. On the back there are light blue and dark dots and stripes. The legs have light blue spots.

Distribution[edit]

This species inhabits south-west Madagascar. It is found in the area around Toliara and near the Tsimanampetsotsa-lake.

Habitat[edit]

P. breviceps is adapted to a dry climate. It is often found on the succulent spurge Euphorbia stenoclada which has 7 cm long thorns.

Diet[edit]

These day geckos feed on various insects, other invertebrates and nectar, both in the wild and in captivity.

Behaviour[edit]

Like most geckos of the genus Phelsuma, this species is quite silent.

Reproduction[edit]

The females lay their eggs between the wood spurge thorns.

Care and maintenance in captivity[edit]

These animals should be housed in pairs and need a dry terrarium. These animals can be fed with crickets, wax moth, fruits flies, mealworms, houseflies and fruit baby food.

References[edit]

^ Bora, P.; Glaw, F.; Rabibisoa, N.; Rakotondrazafy, N.A.; Ratsoavina, F. & Raxworthy, C.J. (2011). "Phelsuma breviceps". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011. IUCN: e.T172824A6924950. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T172824A6924950.en. Retrieved 15 January 2018.

Christenson, Leann and Greg (2003) "Day Geckos In Captivity". Living Art Publishing. ISBN 0-9638130-2-1
Henkel, F.-W. and W. Schmidt (1995) Amphibien und Reptilien Madagaskars, der Maskarenen, Seychellen und Komoren. Ulmer Stuttgart. ISBN 3-8001-7323-9
McKeown, Sean (1993) The general care and maintenance of day geckos. Advanced Vivarium Systems, Lakeside CA.

[1] Bora, P.; Glaw, F.; Rabibisoa, N.; Rakotondrazafy, N.A.; Ratsoavina, F. & Raxworthy, C.J. (2011). "Phelsuma breviceps". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011. IUCN: e.T172824A6924950. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T172824A6924950.en. Retrieved 15 January 2018.

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-{{Taxobox
+{{Speciesbox|status=VU|status_system=IUCN3.1|status_ref=<ref>{{Cite journal | author = Bora, P. | author2 = Glaw, F. | author3 = Rabibisoa, N. | author4 = Rakotondrazafy, N.A. | author5 = Ratsoavina, F. | author6 = Raxworthy, C.J. | name-list-style = amp | title = ''Phelsuma breviceps'' | journal = [[The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species]] | volume = 2011 | page = e.T172824A6924950 | publisher = [[IUCN]] | date = 2011 | url = http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/172824/0 | doi = 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T172824A6924950.en | access-date = 15 January 2018| doi-access = free }}</ref>
-| color = pink
-| name = ''Phelsuma breviceps''
+| image = Phelsuma breviceps.JPG
+|genus=Phelsuma
-| image =
+|species=breviceps
-| image_width = 220px
+|authority=[[Oskar Boettger|Boettger]], 1894
-| regnum = [[Animal]]ia
+|range_map = Phelsuma breviceps distribution.png }}
-| phylum = [[Chordate|Chordata]]
+'''''Phelsuma breviceps''''' is a [[Diurnal animal|diurnal]] [[species]] of [[gecko]] that is native to south-west [[Madagascar]] and typically dwells on [[trees]] and [[Shrub|bushes]]. Its diet in the wild consists mainly of [[insect]]s.
-| classis = [[Reptile|Reptilia]]
-| ordo = [[Squamata]]
-| familia = [[Gecko|Gekkonidae]]
-| subfamilia = [[Gekkoninae]]
-| genus = ''[[Phelsuma]]''
-| species = '''''P. breviceps'''''
-| binomial = ''Phelsuma breviceps''
-| binomial_authority = [[Johann Friedrich Böttger|Boettger]], 1894
-}}
-'''''Phelsuma breviceps''''' is a [[Diurnal animal|diurnal]] [[species]] of [[gecko]]s. It lives in south-east [[Madagascar]] and typically dwells on trees and bushes. The Madagascar day gecko feeds on insects.
-== Description: ==
+==Description==
-This lizard belongs to the smallest day geckos. It can reach a maximum total length of about 10&nbsp;cm. Typical for this species is the short snout. The basic body colour is light grey to brownish. On the back there are light blue and dark dots and stripes. The legs have light blue spots.
+This lizard belongs to the smallest day geckos. It can reach a maximum total length of about 10&nbsp;cm. This species is easily recognised by its short snout, after which it has been named. The basic body colour is light grey to brownish. On the back there are light blue and dark dots and stripes. The legs have light blue spots.
-== Distribution: ==
+==Distribution==
-This species inhabits the sout-east Madagascar. It is found in the area around Toliara and near the Tsimanampetsotsa-lake.
+This species inhabits south-west Madagascar. It is found in the area around [[Toliara]] and near the [[Tsimanampetsotsa]]-lake.
-== Habitat: ==
+==Habitat==
-[[Image:E stenoclada ies.jpg|thumb|150px|''[[Euphorbia stenoclada]]'']]
+[[File:E stenoclada ies.jpg|thumb|150px|''[[Euphorbia stenoclada]]'']]
-''P. breviceps'' is adapted to a dry climate. It is often found on the [[succulent]] spurge ''[[Euphorbia stenoclada]]'' which has 7&nbsp;cm large thorns.
+''P. breviceps'' is adapted to a dry climate. It is often found on the [[succulent]] spurge ''[[Euphorbia stenoclada]]'' which has 7&nbsp;cm long thorns.
-== Diet: ==
+==Diet==
-These day geckos feed on various insects and other invertebrates, and nectar.
+These day geckos feed on various insects, other invertebrates and nectar, both in the wild and in captivity.
-== Behaviour: ==
+==Behaviour==
-Unlike most ''Phelsuma'' spec., this species is rather quiet.
+Like most geckos of the genus ''Phelsuma'', this species is quite silent.
-== Reproduction: ==
+==Reproduction==
-The females lay their eggs between the wood spurge thorns.
+The females lay their [[egg (biology)|eggs]] between the wood spurge thorns.
-== Care and maintenance in captivity: ==
+==Care and maintenance in captivity==
 These animals should be housed in pairs and need a dry terrarium. These animals can be fed with crickets,  wax moth, fruits flies, mealworms, houseflies and fruit baby food.
-== References ==
+==References==
+{{Reflist}}
-*Christenson, Leann and Greg (2003) "Day Geckos In Captivity". Living Art Publishing. ISBN 0-9638130-2-1
+*Christenson, Leann and Greg (2003) "Day Geckos In Captivity". Living Art Publishing. {{ISBN|0-9638130-2-1}}
-*Henkel, F.-W. and W. Schmidt (1995) ''Amphibien und Reptilien Madagaskars, der Maskarenen, Seychellen und Komoren''. Ulmer Stuttgart. ISBN 3-8001-7323-9
+*Henkel, F.-W. and W. Schmidt (1995) ''Amphibien und Reptilien Madagaskars, der Maskarenen, Seychellen und Komoren''. Ulmer Stuttgart. {{ISBN|3-8001-7323-9}}
 *McKeown, Sean (1993) ''The general care and maintenance of day geckos''. Advanced Vivarium Systems, Lakeside CA.
+{{Taxonbar|from=Q3011311}}
-[[Category:Geckos]]
-[[fr:Phelsuma breviceps]]
+{{DEFAULTSORT:Phelsuma Breviceps}}
+[[Category:Phelsuma]]
+[[Category:Reptiles described in 1894]]
+[[Category:Endemic fauna of Madagascar]]
+[[Category:Reptiles of Africa]]