24 observationsEndangered
Orange-spotted Day Gecko
Phelsuma guimbeaui
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Gekkonidae ›Genus: Phelsuma
About
The Mauritius lowland forest day gecko (Phelsuma guimbeaui guimbeaui Mertens, 1963) is an endangered diurnal subspecies of gecko. It lives on the western coast of Mauritius and typically inhabits large trees. The Mauritius lowland forest day gecko feeds on insects and nectar.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Orange-spotted Day Gecko is Phelsuma guimbeaui.
- Orange-spotted Day Gecko belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Orange-spotted Day Gecko belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Orange-spotted Day Gecko belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Orange-spotted Day Gecko belongs to the order Squamata.
- Orange-spotted Day Gecko belongs to the family Gekkonidae.
- Orange-spotted Day Gecko belongs to the genus Phelsuma.