Care and maintenance in captivity :
These animals should be housed in pairs or small groups and need a large, well planted terrarium. The temperature should be between 25 and 28°C. The humidity should be maintained between 75 and 90%. In captivity, these animals can be fed with crickets, wax moth larvae, fruit flies, mealworms and houseflies.
References
- Jump up^ Glaw, F., Rabibisoa, N., Randrianantoandro, J.C., Ratsoavina, F. & Raxworthy, C.J. (2011). "Phelsuma serraticauda". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.1. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
-Henkel, F.-W. and W. Schmidt (1995) Amphibien und Reptilien Madagaskars, der Maskarenen, Seychellen und Komoren. Ulmer Stuttgart. ISBN 3-8001-7323-9
-McKeown, Sean (1993) The general care and maintenance of day geckos. Advanced Vivarium Systems, Lakeside CA.
25- Flat-tailed day gecko (Phelsuma serraticauda)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The flat-tailed day gecko (Phelsuma serraticauda) is a diurnal gecko lives in eastern Madagascar. It typically inhabits rainforests and dwells on trees. The flat-tailed day gecko feeds on insects and nectar.
Flat-tailed day gecko
Description :
This lizard can reach an average total length of about 13 cm whereas females are slightly smaller. Some males may even reach a length of 15 cm. The body colour is dark green or yellowish green. Remarkable is the broad, flattened tail with serrated edges. On the lower back three red tear-shaped markings dots are present. On the neck, which may be bluish, two longitudinal yellow stripes are present. On the snout and head, there are three transversal red bars.
Distribution :
This species occurs on the east coast of Madagascar. It is only known from the region 12 km north of Toamasina.
Habitat :
Phelsuma serraticauda on a leaf.
Phelsuma serraticauda is largely restricted to coconut palms yet can also be found on banana trees.
Conservation status
Scientific classification:
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Gekkonidae
Subfamily:Gekkoninae
Genus:Phelsuma
Species:P. serraticauda
Binomial name:
Phelsuma serraticauda
Mertens, 1963
Diet :
These day geckos feed on various insects and other invertebrates. They also like to lick soft, sweet fruit, pollen and nectar.
Behaviour :
This species lives in groups with one male and up to five females. Amongst the females, there is a well-developed dominance hierarchy. Juveniles are tolerated up to a certain size.
Reproduction :
The females lay up to 4 pairs of eggs per year. At a temperature of 28°C, the young will hatch after approximately 53-58 days. The juveniles are typically 40 mm in length.
Phelsuma serraticauda
Videos :
Exo Terra - Madagascar: Phelsuma serraticauda Sunbathing
Phelsuma serraticauda likes the SolarRaptor
PHELSUMA SERRATICAUDA
Mertens, 1963
Sägeschwanz day gecko
derivation of the name of serratus = serrated and cauda = tail
Type specimen:
Senckenberg Museum Frankfurt (SMF 58513)
Synonyms:
1963 Phelsuma serraticauda Mertens, Senkenb.biol, Frankfurt / M.. 44 (5); 350, Fig.1
Terra typica:
Ivoloina, 12 kilometers north of Tamatave, eastern Madagascar
Description:
The size of the male can reach 15 cm total length, the females remain clearly smaller with 10 cm to 11 cm total length. The most striking feature of this type is the dorsoventral flattened tail, which in the genus Phelsuma in similar form only in P. flavigularis be found. The color is a bright light green.In the neck, a umrundetes with golden yellow dots longitudinal strip extends.Three red longitudinal bands on the back panel are always present. The throat is yellow; the belly is off-white and deposed by a gray longitudinal line of the back staining. The iris is brown black, bronze-edged. With intense sunlight feet and Schwanzsaum may be blue.
Description:
The size of the male can reach 15 cm total length, the females remain clearly smaller with 10 cm to 11 cm total length. The most striking feature of this type is the dorsoventral flattened tail, which in the genus Phelsuma in similar form only in P. flavigularis be found. The color is a bright light green.In the neck, a umrundetes with golden yellow dots longitudinal strip extends.Three red longitudinal bands on the back panel are always present. The throat is yellow; the belly is off-white and deposed by a gray longitudinal line of the back staining. The iris is brown black, bronze-edged. With intense sunlight feet and Schwanzsaum may be blue.
Habitat:
Phelsuma serraticaudalives in the forests Ostmadagaskars, in the area around Tamatave. The geckos live in the upper regions of the trees and are ausgeprochene Kulturflüchter. It is reported that the male with several females inhabit the areas. The climate is warm and humid with average annual temperatures of 25 ° C and 3529 mm of rainfall.
Diet :
Standing's day gecko feeds on various insects, invertebrates, and even smaller lizards. It is omnivorous however, supplementing its prey with soft, sweet fruit, pollen and nectar.[7]
Behaviour :
This strictly arboreal species lives in pairs on trees; these geckos spend a lot of time basking in the sun on the highest and well exposed branches. The males are very territorial and will fight when in presence of other males; females have this character towards other females, this behavior is rather rare in geckos.[5]
Reproduction :
At a temperature of 28 °C (82 °F), the young will hatch after approximately 60–70 days. The juveniles measure 80 mm and reach sexual maturity after one year.[5]
References
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Jump up^ Raxworthy, C.J. & Vences, M. (2010). "Phelsuma standingi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2010: e.T16947A6635765. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T16947A6635765.en.
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Jump up^ Methuen & Hewitt, 1913 : On a collection of reptiles from Madagascar made during the year 1911. Annals of the Transvaal Museum, vol.3, n.4, p. 183-193 (Full text).
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Jump up^ Beolens, B.; Watkins, M.; Grayson, M. (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. The Johns Hopkins University Press. p. 206. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5.
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Jump up^ Beolens, B.; Watkins, M.; Grayson, M. (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. The Johns Hopkins University Press. p. 251. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5.
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^ Jump up to:a b c d Bartlett, R.D. (1993). "Notes on Standing's Day Gecko (Phelsuma standingi)". Tropical Fish Hobbyist. T.F.H. Publications: 146–150.
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Jump up^ Austin, Daniel (10 November 2014). Madagascar Wildlife. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 118. ISBN 978-1-84162-557-7.
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Jump up^ Coborn, John (1998). Keeping & Breeding Lizards. T.F.H. Publications. p. 50. ISBN 978-0-7938-0222-7.
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Henkel, F.-W. and W. Schmidt (1995) Amphibien und Reptilien Madagaskars, der Maskarenen, Seychellen und Komoren. Ulmer Stuttgart. ISBN 3-8001-7323-9
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McKeown, Sean (1993) The general care and maintenance of day geckos. Advanced Vivarium Systems, Lakeside CA.
Reproduction:
It can be sold in a lay 5 to 6 double clutch. The eggs are laid in the leaf axils of plants or in cavities. Phelsuma serraticauda is not Eikleber. In the terrarium, the eggs are usually laid in Sansevierias. At about 27 ° to 28 ° Cs the young hatch after 50 to 60 days.
Hans-Peter Berghof
26- The Standing's day gecko (Phelsuma standingi)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Standing's day gecko (Phelsuma standingi) is an arboreal and diurnal species of gecko endemic to the southwest of Madagascar It is among the largest living species of day geckos. Standing's day gecko feeds on insects and nectar.
Standing's day gecko
Female of Phelsuma standingi, with prominent endolymphatic chalk sacs
Conservation status :
Etymology
Its generic name is a Latinized version of the last name of Dutch physician Murk van Phelsum.[3] Its specific name is in honor of another physician, Doctor Herbert F. Standing of Antananarivo, Madagascar.[4]
Description :
This lizard is among the largest extant species of day geckos. It can reach a maximum length of 28 centimetres (11 in). The body colour can be quite variable, depending on light intensity. It can be brownish grey or bright green or turquoise with grey to blue reticulated markings on its body and head. The head and tail are often turquoise. Hatchlings have a yellowish green head and typical light bands and bars on their backs.[5]
Scientific classification :
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Gekkonidae
Subfamily:Gekkoninae
Genus:Phelsuma
Species:P. standingi
Binomial name :
Phelsuma standingi
Methuen & Hewitt, 1913[2]
Other and Recommended websites :
- www.italiangekko.net/ig/it/schede/schedeapprofondite?task=view&id=2025
- reptile-database.reptarium.cz/species?genus=Phelsuma&species=standingi
- www.lllreptile.com/articles/189-standings-day-gecko/
- www.reptilesmagazine.com/Lizard-Species/Standings-Day-Gecko/
It is a sexually dimorphic species. In the males cloacal area has very pronounced preanal pores than the females and a bulge in the area of hemipenis. In many females two endolymphatic chalk sacs, located on the sides of their necks, are well-developed, while in males usually they are just barely visible. These sacs store calcium, which is needed for the formation of egg shells.[5]
Distribution and habitat
Phelsuma standingi is restricted to the arid southwest of Madagascar, specifically the region around Andranolaho, Sakaraha and in the Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park. This area has a unique thorn forest vegetation. The daytime temperature never drops under 20 °C (68 °F) and between January and December, the temperature can be as high as 40 °C (104 °F) in the shade. In July and August, the night temperature can drop to 13 °C (55 °F).[6]
METHEUN & HEWITT, 1913
Standing's Querstreifen- or Dornwald day gecko derivation of the name of Dr. HF Standing in Tananarive, a friend of the describer.
Type specimen:
Transvaal Museum, Pretoria
Synonyms:
1913: Phelsuma standingi , METHEUM & HEWITT, Annals Mededelingen, Vol III, 4:. 183-193, Transvaal Museum, Pretoria.
Terra typica:
Forest near the river at Onilahy Maroamalona, Andranolaho and Tongobory, south-west Madagascar
Phelsuma standingi, males
Description:
Phelsuma standingi can in both sexes a GL of 260mm reach (KRL = 150 mm) while weighing 75 g. It is obvious that in the meantime two drawing shapes from different habitats known. Regularly, the different horizontal stripes in the pups (dt. Name!). Difficult is the color and pattern description in semi adult and adult individuals, because the drawing and coloring plants from being of the animals depend.
Striking is the different coloration of the head, trunk and tail, which are not changed, but only dimmed or can be lightened zeichnungsmarkant.A color change is not possible with any previously known Phelsume.The robust Dornwald-Phelsume has a green head top with small dark dots. The eye rims is yellow and has a tendency to temporarily greenish transition. The fuselage top has many ash-to silver gray tones with irregular, worm-like strips. The tail is blue to turquoise. The entire bottom appears uniformly light gray. The youth color pattern dress is transformed in about nine months for adults appearance. Unlike other Phelsumenarten skin of Tuck Phelsume is at risk of injury firm and not so fast.
Habitat:
P. standingi inhabits the dry thorn-Southwest region of Madagascar and selects here obviously the large specimen trees acacia and tamarind as Habitat. From the recent localities can conclude the main distribution area da§ apparently between the rivers and Onilahy Mangoky located. The Dornwald Savannah West Madagascar belongs to the hottest and driest zone of Madagascar. So, the following measurements are eg TulŽar (9 m NN) known: 23.7 ° C mean annual temperature; 38.6 ° C highest annual temperature; 7.5 ° C annual range; 344 mm average annual rainfall. Amazingly there were two readings in April 1992, south of Tuléar in Meeresnöhe and at night (5.00 pm): 15 ° C at 80 percent relative humidity!
Reproduction:
Mating season begins (in my greenhouse) always in December.Approximately every four weeks is issued a paired scrim, sometimes just a Einzelei. No more than twelve eggs were laid (nine eggs on average) of my animals in a laying period. At 25 ° C incubation temperature the eggs hatch after 65 days and at 28 ° C after 60 days. The juveniles are interconnected to sexual maturity (the second year) compatible. The parents bother the strikingly drawn boy not, apparently, the striking cross bands a Freßbremse represents.
1 week old cub P. standingi
The Präanofemoralporen are visible in males after 14 months. There is also a noticeable yellowing anal. Attitude, Reuse and rearing problems.Phelsuma standingi can be up to 28 years old.
Gerhard Hallmann
Videos :
Standing Day Gecko
Standing's Day Gecko (Phelsuma standingi)
My Standing's Day Gecko Feeding from tweezers - Phelsuma standingi
Baby Standings day gecko (Phelsuma Standingi) eating....I think he likes it!
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- Lygodectylus - Yellow Headed
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- Other species 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
- Sphaerodactylus geckos - Species : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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