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Phelsuma nigristriata

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Phelsuma nigristriata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Phelsuma
Species:
P. nigristriata
Binomial name
Phelsuma nigristriata
Meier, 1984

The Island day gecko (Phelsuma nigristriata) is a species of gecko.[2]

Distribution

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Phelsuma nigristriata is endemic to Mayotte.[2]

Description

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It is a diurnal and arboreal gecko that has an elongated appearance. The top is green from the tail to the head. The underside is white. On its mid side, a black line goes up to eye level.

Etymology

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The name of this species (nigristriata) means black stripes.

References

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  • Meier, 1984 : Zwei neue Formen der Gattung Phelsuma von den Komoren (Sauria: Gekkonidae). Salamandra, vol. 20, n. 1, p. 32-38.
  1. ^ Hawlitschek, O.; Glaw, F. (2011). "Phelsuma nigristriata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T199761A9126618. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T199761A9126618.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Phelsuma nigristriata". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 2017-11-11.