1,788 observationsLeast Concern
Madagascar Giant Day Gecko
Phelsuma grandis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Gekkonidae ›Genus: Phelsuma
About
Phelsuma grandis is a diurnal arboreal species of day gecko (Phelsuma spp.). These geckos are part of the Phelsuma group, which consists of in excess of 70 species and subspecies. They are commonly referred to as the Madagascar giant day gecko, due to their large size. They are native to areas of tropical and subtropical forest in northern Madagascar, but have been introduced to several other subtropical locations outside their range. P. grandis feeds on various...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Madagascar Giant Day Gecko is Phelsuma grandis.
- Madagascar Giant Day Gecko belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Madagascar Giant Day Gecko belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Madagascar Giant Day Gecko belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Madagascar Giant Day Gecko belongs to the order Squamata.
- Madagascar Giant Day Gecko belongs to the family Gekkonidae.
- Madagascar Giant Day Gecko belongs to the genus Phelsuma.