Yellow-headed day gecko
Phelsuma klemmeri
IUCN red list status:
Endangered
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Endemic to northwestern Madagascar
They are omnivores and will consume insects as well as nectar and fruits.
Breeding occurs during the wet season, where males will bob and lick females as part of their courtship. They will use the cracks within the bamboo to hide and lay eggs
10-years in the wild, but under human care have been known to reach 20-years.
Yellow-headed day gecko
A small diurnal species of gecko endemic to northwestern Madagascar that can be found dwelling on bamboo. Their colouration is quite beautiful with turquoise, brown, yellow, and a black stripe with brown speckled toes. Males are distinguished by the orange colouration around the femoral pores. Despite their size they are quite a bold and inquisitive species and can often be found basking in plain sight.
Did you know?
They are one of the smallest species of geckos reaching just 10cm in length.
