Palm day gecko
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Palm day gecko ( Phelsuma dubia ) |
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The palm day gecko ( Phelsuma dubia ) is a diurnal gecko species . It is the most common type of Phelsumen . He lives on coconut trees and on houses.
features
Phelsuma dubia is somewhat “simply” colored, mostly gray-brown, green to blue. The males grow to about 16 cm tall when fully grown and the females stay just below that. The young of this species, on the other hand, stand out with a splendidly shining, orange-yellow tail and several blue dots on the habitus .
Distribution and origin
Phelsuma dubia is the most common type of Phelsumen. It occurs in Madagascar , the Comoros Islands , Zanzibar , Tanzania and Kenya .
habitat
Palm day geckos live in humid regions near the sea, mainly on palm trees. Every now and then one meets them at the houses of the inhabitants.
Way of life
This species eats insects such as flies and small crickets. Nectar and honey are also occasionally part of their diet. The males of Phelsuma dubia can be very aggressive towards each other and will not tolerate any other male in their territory. The females also often quarrel. Phelsuma dubia is most active in the late morning and afternoon. Males form a territory that they share with several females.
Keeping in the terrarium
The palm day gecko is not kept in the terrarium very often. It is very robust and easy to hold and is also extremely well suited for beginners. With good care, it shines in full color.
literature
- Peter Krause: The palm day gecko. Phelsuma dubia. Natur-und-Tier-Verlag, Münster 2006, ISBN 3-937285-92-X .
