Ornate Day Gecko

Phelsuma ornata

Description:

A beautiful gecko which is active during the day (Diurnal). it feeds on insects and nectar and maintains small territories on tree trucks and walls. It was observed on this occasion displaying to a smaller male that was climbing up the wall towards it. It lay on its side to display its back colours and flicked its tongue. Shortly afterwards it turned its face to the camera and smiled.

Habitat:

Only Mauritius and surrounding islands

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9 Comments

Michael Strydom 6 years ago

Thank You triggsturner!! Very Happy to find him and share him :)

triggsturner 6 years ago

Congratulations on your SOTD. Beautiful little guy. Thank you for sharing your image.

Michael Strydom 6 years ago

Thank You DanielePralong and Mark Ridgway. I am really happy it came out so well and really displys the beauitful colours these little guys have. I am really greatful for the spotting of the day and hope it brings heaps of colour to everyones weekend. :)

Mark Ridgway 6 years ago

Congrats Michael. Fabulous looking little guy.

DanielePralong 6 years ago

Congratulations Michael, your great encounter with an Ornate Day Gecko is our Spotting of the Day!

"Endemic to Mauritius and nearby islands, this Ornate Day Gecko (Phelsuma ornata) is our Spotting of the Day! The Ornate Days Gecko's snout has an intricate pattern of cyan, white, red and dark blue, while its back is covered with red coloured dots. Phelsuma are commonly referred to as day geckos. All Phelsuma are listed as CITES II animals, which means that trade within this genus is restricted. Find out more about this species here: https://buff.ly/2eLHolD "

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