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20-NOV-2016 Dick Keely

Madagascar Day Gecko (Phelsuma madagascariensis madagascariensis)

Andasibe, Madagascar

This is a diurnal subspecies of geckos.
It lives on the eastern coast of Madagascar and typically inhabits rainforests and dwells on trees.
It feeds on insects, fruit and nectar.
This lizard is one of the largest living day geckos. It can reach a total length of about 22 cm (8.7 in).
The body color is light green or bluish green. The skin between the scales often has a light color.
A rust-coloured stripe extends from the nostril to behind the eye.
On the back there are brownish or red-brick coloured dots which may form a thin line along the mid back.
These geckos do not have eyelids, and they have flattened toe pads.
Reference: Wikipedia

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Alexander Kazakov08-Feb-2017 16:58
Wonderful! V
globalgadabout03-Feb-2017 00:42
they are cool creatures, and this one particularly eye-catching..
Gary02-Feb-2017 17:58
Excellent image of this Gecko...
Martin Lamoon02-Feb-2017 17:14
A wonderful capture Dick.
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Helen Betts02-Feb-2017 14:22
Wow, electric color and fine detail.
Tom Munson02-Feb-2017 00:13
Great shot of this beautiful Gecko.
fotabug01-Feb-2017 23:19
Sure is a colorful little thing. Nice shot!
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