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Mauritius ornate day gecko

Phelsuma ornata

Description:

These day geckos feed on various insects and other invertebrates. They also like to lick soft, sweet fruit, pollen and nectar.

Habitat:

Phelsuma ornata typically lives in the drier areas of Mauritius at low- and mid-elevation. It can be found on trees, other pantropic vegetation or on rocks where the original vegetation has been cleared.

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2 Comments

Saumya Wanniarachchi
Saumya Wanniarachchi 10 years ago

So Beautiful ! Thank you for sharing with us !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jason Alexander
Jason Alexander 10 years ago

Beautiful colors!

KarinSaner
Spotted by
KarinSaner

Mauritius

Spotted on Mar 28, 2005
Submitted on Nov 20, 2013

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