Gold dust day gecko
The gold dust day gecko (Phelsuma laticauda) is a diurnal species of gecko. It lives in northern Madagascar, Tanzania (Dar Es Salaam), and on the island of Comoros; it has also been introduced to Hawaii and other Pacific islands. It's typically seen in houses and various trees. The gold dust day gecko feeds on insects and nectar.
| Gold dust day gecko | |
|---|---|
| Island of Nosy Komba, Madagascar | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Phelsuma |
| Species: | P. laticauda |
| Binomial name | |
| Phelsuma laticauda (Boettger, 1880) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Pachydactylus laticauda Boettger, 1880 | |
One subspecies is recognized (in addition to the nominate one): Phelsuma laticauda angularis.
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