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Madagascar Giant Day Gecko (Phelsuma grandis)

Madagascar Giant Day Gecko

Phelsuma grandis

About the Madagascar Giant Day Gecko

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...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Madagascar Giant Day Gecko?

The scientific name of the Madagascar Giant Day Gecko is Phelsuma grandis.

How many Madagascar Giant Day Gecko sightings have been recorded?

2,223 observations of the Madagascar Giant Day Gecko have been recorded on iNaturalist.

2,223 observations on iNaturalist
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