Phelsuma quadriocellata

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Phelsuma quadriocellata
Peacock day gecko (Phelsuma quadriocellata quadriocellata) Ranomafana.jpg
P. q. quadriocellata
Ranomafana National Park

Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Phelsuma
Species:
P. quadriocellata
Binomial name
Phelsuma quadriocellata
(Peters, 1883)

Phelsuma quadriocellata is a species of gecko known by the common name peacock day gecko. It is endemic to coastal eastern Madagascar, where it is a common to abundant, widespread reptile.[1][2][3] This gecko lives in many types of low- to mid-elevation habitat types in Madagascar, including forests and areas with human activity such as cultivated land and human habitation. It is sometimes associated with Pandanus species.[1]

This is likely a species complex. It is currently divided into three subspecies, P. q. quadriocellata, P. q. lepida, and P. q. bimaculata. A fourth subspecies was recently elevated to species status and is now named Phelsuma parva.[1]

Description[]

P. quadriocellata measures 4.7-4.8″ (12cm) long, including the tail.[4] Like other arboreal geckos, they have lidless eyes and sticky toe pads. Base color is bright green, with small red markings and a pale underside. The tail may be blue. An identifying characteristic is the large dark spots on each side. Some localities have two such spots, while others have four.

Captivity[]

This gecko species is occasionally kept as a pet; collection does not constitute a threat to this species.[1] With good care, peacock day geckos may live up to 15 years in captivity.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e Glaw, F.; Vences, M. (2011). "Phelsuma quadriocellata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T172895A6937454. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T172895A6937454.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. ^ McKeown, Sean (1993). Day geckos. Lakeside, Calif.: Advanced Vivarium Systems. ISBN 1-882770-22-6. OCLC 693781035.
  3. ^ "Peacock Day Gecko (Phelsuma quadriocellata)". iNaturalist. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
  4. ^ a b Healey, Mariah. "Peacock Day Gecko Care Sheet". ReptiFiles. Retrieved 2022-01-18.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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