Phelsuma nigristriata

Phelsuma nigristriata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Gekkota
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Phelsuma
Species:
P. nigristriata
Binomial name
Phelsuma nigristriata
Meier, 1984

The island day gecko (Phelsuma nigristriata) is a species of gecko.

Distribution

Phelsuma nigristriata is endemic to Mayotte.

Description

It is a diurnal and arboreal gecko that has an elongated appearance. The top is green from the tail to the head. The underside is white. On its mid side, a black line goes up to eye level.

Etymology

The name of this species (nigristriata) means black stripes.

References

  1. ↑ Hawlitschek, O.; Glaw, F. (2011). "Phelsuma nigristriata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011 e.T199761A9126618. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T199761A9126618.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Phelsuma nigristriata". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 2017-11-11.