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Madagascar day gecko in Tsingy It's hard to take breaks in Madagascar, because even on your break, sitting for a few minutes after hefty climbing, you'll spot new wildlife whilst you are breaking. This Madagascar day gecko was hiding beneath an overhanging limestone formation. Geckos,Geotagged,Madagascar,Madagascar day gecko,Phelsuma abbotti chekei,Phelsuma madagascariensis madagascariensis,Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Madagascar day gecko in Tsingy

It's hard to take breaks in Madagascar, because even on your break, sitting for a few minutes after hefty climbing, you'll spot new wildlife whilst you are breaking. This Madagascar day gecko was hiding beneath an overhanging limestone formation.

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  1. View John Sullivan's profile
    John Sullivan
    Lion
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    I believe this one is Phelsuma abbotti chekei. Compare with my photo on http://www.wildherps.com/species/P.abbotti.html Posted 9 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      Awesome, I was hoping for this to be a separate species, thanks! Posted 9 years ago

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The Cheke's day gecko

Cheke's day gecko (Phelsuma abbotti chekei) is a day gecko that primarily eats insects and fruits.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Feb 25, 2013. Captured Sep 16, 2012 12:16 in Antsalova, Madagascar.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/5.6
  • 1/200s
  • ISO280
  • 105mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.