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Madagascar Gaint Day  Gecko  Phelsuma grandis,Phelsuma madagascariensis grandis Click/tap to enlarge

Madagascar Gaint Day Gecko

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  1. Wow Graeme, I think this is your best shot yet. The light is gorgeous and a very sharp shot. Be proud! Posted 11 years ago
    1. Coming from you I am. Thanks Posted 11 years ago
  2. Ditto!!! Posted 11 years ago
    1. Thank you Posted 11 years ago
  3. Stunning! Posted 11 years ago

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''Phelsuma madagascariensis grandis'' Gray, 1870, is a diurnal arboreal subspecies of the day geckos . These geckos are part of the Phelsuma group, which consists of 70 species and subspecies. One common name is Madagascar giant day gecko, being large and is found in areas of tropical and subtropical forest in northern Madagascar. As with other geckos of the species ''Phelsuma madagascariensis'', ''P. m. grandis'' feeds on various invertebrates and very small vertebrates and nectars.

Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by Graeme Ruck
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By Graeme Ruck

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Uploaded Sep 21, 2013. Captured Sep 4, 2013 16:16.
  • Canon EOS 1000D
  • f/2.8
  • 1/32s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm