Lined Day Gecko

Phelsuma lineata

''Phelsuma lineata'', the lined day gecko, is a species of diurnal gecko native to Madagascar. It has also been introduced to Réunion.

This species as described appears to be a conglomeration of many distinct forms; three of these are currently recognized subspecies , but others could be separate taxa that should be elevated to species status as was ''Phelsuma dorsivittata''.
Lined Day Gecko - side view, Mitsinjo reserve, Andasibe, Madagascar A second example on this hike of a Lined Day Gecko using scarce openings in the forest canopy to warm up. Earlier example: https://www.jungledragon.com/image/86595/lined_day_gecko_-_closeup_2_mitsinjo_reserve_andasibe_madagascar.html Africa,Andasibe,Geotagged,Lined Day Gecko,Madagascar,Madagascar 2019,Mitsinjo reserve,Phelsuma lineata,Winter,World

Appearance

The lined day gecko has soft, green skin on its back and a distinct black band running down the side of its body, bordered on the lower edge by a light-coloured stripe. It commonly measures between 10 and 14.5 cm in length.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderSquamata
FamilyGekkonidae
GenusPhelsuma
SpeciesP. lineata
Photographed in
Madagascar