Kingdom Animalia Order Squamata Subfamily Gekkoninae Scientific name Phelsuma quadriocellata Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Family Gekkonidae Genus Phelsuma Higher classification Phelsuma | |
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Similar Reptile, Phelsuma lineata, Geckos, Yellow‑headed day gecko, Gold dust day gecko | ||
Phelsuma quadriocellata peacock day gecko male
Phelsuma quadriocellata is a species of gecko known by the common name peacock day gecko. It is endemic to Madagascar, where it is a common to abundant, widespread reptile.
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- Phelsuma quadriocellata peacock day gecko male
- Day gecko phelsuma quadriocellata
- Care and maintenance in captivity
- References
This gecko lives in many types of low- to mid-elevation habitat types in Madagascar, including forests and areas with human activity such as cultivated land and human habitation. It is sometimes associated with Pandanus species.
This is likely a species complex. It is currently divided into three subspecies, P. q. quadriocellata, P. q. lepida, and P. q. bimaculata. A fourth subspecies was recently elevated to species status and is now named Phelsuma parva.
Day gecko phelsuma quadriocellata
Care and maintenance in captivity
These animals should be housed in pairs and need a medium sized terrarium. The temperature should be between 25 and 28°C. The humidity should be not too high. In captivity, these animals can be fed with crickets, wax moth, fruit flies, meal worms and houseflies.
