Vivariums;reptiles;Other Day Geckos

Other Day Geckos :

1- Phelsuma abbotti

Aldabra Island day gecko, Phelsuma abbotti abbotti
Cheke's day gecko, Phelsuma abbotti chekei
Phelsuma abbotti pulchra
Assumption Island day gecko, Phelsuma abbotti sumptio

Phelsuma barbouri

Phelsuma abbotti :

The Abbott's day gecko, Phelsuma abbotti, is a species of lizard in the Gekkonidae family. It is found in Madagascar and Seychelles. Three subspecies are distinguished:[2]

Phelsuma abbotti abbotti Stejneger, 1893 — Aldabra Island day gecko (Aldabra Atoll, the Seychelles)
Phelsuma abbotti chekei (Börner and Minuth, 1984) — Cheke's day gecko (Madagascar)
Phelsuma abbotti sumptio Cheke, 1982 — Assumption Island day gecko (Assumption Island, the Seychelles)

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, rural gardens, urban areas, and introduced vegetation.[1] It is named after American collector William Louis Abbott.

Conservation status

Scientific classification

Kingdom:Animalia

Phylum:Chordata

Class:Reptilia

Order:Squamata

Family:Gekkonidae

Genus:Phelsuma

Species:P. abbotti

Binomial name:

Phelsuma abbotti
(Stejneger, 1893)

References :

Gerlach, J., Ineich, I. & Raxworthy, C. (2011). "Phelsuma abbotti". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
Jump up^ Phelsuma abbotti at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database

Phelsuma abbotti STEJNEGER, 1893

courtesy to : www.phelsuma.org/main/taxonomy/abbotti/abbotti_abbotti.html

Subspecies
Phelsuma abbotti abbotti STEJNEGER, 1893
Phelsuma abbotti chekei (BÖRNER & MINUTH, 1984)
Phelsuma abbotti sumptio CHEKE, 1982

Synomyms
Phelsuma abbotti abbotti (STEJNEGER 1893)
Phelsuma abbotti STEJNEGER 1893: 716
Phelsuma madagascariensis var. abbotti — BOULENGER 1911: 378
Phelsuma abbotti — WERMUTH 1965: 126
Phelsuma abbotti — KLUGE 1993
Phelsuma abbotti — D’CRUZE et al. 2007

Phelsuma abbotti abbotti STEJNEGER, 1893
Synonyms
Phelsuma abbotti abbotti STEJNEGER, 1893
Phelsuma madagascariensis abbotti — LOVERIDGE 1942: 465
Phelsuma abbotti abbotti — MERTENS 1962: 84
Phelsuma abbotti abbotti — BERGHOF 2005

Distribution

Phelsuma abbotti abbotti only occurs on the Aldabra atol, one of the last virgin islands in the world whose terrestrial (and marine) environment represent an almost untouched ecosystem. Aldabra is located 1150 km south of Mahé (Seychelles), 640 km east of mainland Africa and 400 km north of Madagascar.

Terra Typica
Aldabra Island, Seychelles

Localities
Aldabra

Phelsuma abbotti chekei (BÖRNER & MINUTH, 1984)

Synonyms
Phelsuma abbotti chekei (BÖRNER & MINUTH 1984)
Phelsuma chekei BÖRNER & MINUTH 1984
Phelsuma befotakensis BÖRNER & MINUTH 1982 (fide MEIER & BÖHME)
Phelsuma abbotti chekei — GLAW & VENCES 1994: 290
Phelsuma abbotti chekei — BERGHOF 2005
Phelsuma abbotti chekei — SCHÖNECKER & SCHÖNECKER 2010

Description

The coloration of P. abbotti chekei varies from one individual to the other. It ranges from blue to green or grey, with marbled flanks and legs. The dorsal pattern consists of red-brown dots and sometimes a median vertebral line is present. It is a medium sized species that reaches lengths up to 145 mm, the females are generally a little smaller and duller in colouration. Two further subspecies are known; Phelsuma abbotti abbotti (Stejneger, 1893) from the Aldabra Atoll, Seychelles and Phelsuma abbotti sumptio (Cheke, 1982) from Assumption Island, Seychelles.

Distribution

Their distribution range is for a Malagasy form quite extensive, it occurs along Madagascar’s western coast from Antsiranana in the north, as far south as Antsalova. Phelsuma abbotti chekei occurs along the north-western coast of Madagascar, including the Ampasindava peninsular and the islands Nosy Bé, Nosy Komba and Nosy Mamoko. The record from Sambava (Eastern Madagascar) is probably incorrect and mistaken for Phelsuma masohoala. The most southern record is from Soalala in western Madagascar and the distribution reaches as far north as Antsiranana (Terra Typica).

Terra Typica
Diégo Saurez (Antsiranana)

Localities
Ambatoloaka, Ambilobe, Antsalova, Antsiranana, Befotaka, Kongony, Mahajanga, Nosy Mamoko, Soalala

Biotope
Phelsuma abbotti chekei is mainly found on large sun exposed tree trunks outside and at the edge of primary forest patches. On Nosy Be and on the Ampasindava peninsula the species is also found in the coastal mangroves and mangrove trees along swamps and rivers. In western Madagascar, in the seasonal dry forests near Antsalova, the animals are found in the larger deciduous trees. In urban areas like Antsiranana and southern Nosy Be, they can be found on houses and in gardens.

Phelsuma abbotti sumptio CHEKE, 1982

Synonyms
Phelsuma abbotti sumptio CHEKE 1982
Phelsuma abbotti sumptio — BERGHOF 2005

Distribution
Phelsuma abbotti sumptio only occurs on Assumption Island, 40 km south of the Aldabra atoll. The island is one of the four members of the Aldabra Group, Seychelles.

Terra Typica
Assumption Island, Seychelles

Biotope
Phelsuma abbotti sumptio lives on deciduous trees and coconut trees. These trees are more abundant then on the Aldabra atoll. The island prevails a mild, humid climate, due to the warm ocean currents. The temperatures range between 27°C and 30°C and decrease only a little at night.

Description
This subspecies of Phelsuma abbotti is with approx. 15 cm to 16 cm overall length somewhat larger then the nominate and the Madagascar form and is more compact. The basic colour is a mixture of grey and Turkish blue. The very fast colour change abilities of this subspecies makes it possible for the animals to be bright light blue within seconds. The splendour colouring is shown frequently with food intake and with mating or territorial behaviour. As red markings, Phelsuma abbotti sumptio possesses a lip line, which runs from the nose to the eye; an irregular head design, a partially interrupted dorsal line, as well as some scattered points on the back. The scales on the flanks become more coarse-grained and the colouring goes more into the grey. Belly and throat are orange, the lower tail surface grey. The iris is dark-brown. The difference between the sexes exists only in a small size difference and the increased femoral pores of the males.

Phelsuma abbotti chekei - Madagascar

Exo Terra - Madagascar: Phelsuma abbotti

2- Andaman Islands day gecko, Phelsuma andamanense

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Andaman Islands day gecko (Phelsuma andamanense) is a species of geckos. It is found only on the Andaman and the Nicobar islandsof India.[1][2] It is a small, slender lizard, has a bright green colour and feeds on insects. It is noteworthy that its range is nearly 5000 km away from the centre of the distribution area of the genus Phelsuma.[3]

Andaman Islands day gecko

Scientific classification:

Kingdom:Animalia

Phylum:Chordata

Class:Reptilia

Order:Squamata

Suborder:Lacertilia

Family:Gekkonidae

Subfamily:Gekkoninae

Genus:Phelsuma

Species:P. andamanense

Binomial name:

Phelsuma andamanense
Blyth, 1861

Synonyms :

Gecko chameleon Tytler, 1864
Phelsuma madagascariensis andamanense Loveridge, 1942

Conservation status

Description:

The body of this day gecko is bright green with red dots and stripes on the back. Males have a bluish or turquoise coloured tail. On both sides of the snout, a reddish-brown stripe is extending from the nostrils to the ear. The undersurface of the body is bright yellow or off-white.

Habitat:

Phelsuma andamanense inhabits lowlands where is typically found in domestic gardens on coconut palms, screw pines, banana trees and on sisal plants.[3] It also sometimes lives on local huts.

Behaviour:

These shy day geckos are extremely aggressive toward other members of its species.

Reproduction:

Phelsuma andamanense normally lays two eggs in a protected and elevated location. The females can be extraordinarily fertile. It has been observed that during a period of 18 months, 14 pairs of eggs were laid.

References :

Richman, N. & Böhm, M. (2010). "Phelsuma andamanense". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
Jump up^ Phelsuma andamanense at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 19 February 2014.
^ Jump up to:a b Phelsuma.org

Henkel, F.-W. and W. Schmidt (1995) Amphibien und Reptilien Madagascars, 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.

Phelsuma andamanense :

courtesy to : www.phelsuma.org/main/taxonomy/andamanensis/andamanensis.html

Distribution
Phelsuma andamanense occurs only on the Andaman archipelago, in the Gulf of Bengal, between India and Myanmar. This is almost 5000 km away from the heart of the distribution area of the genus Phelsuma, Madagascar. When Phelsuma andamanense established itself on the Andaman islands is uncertain, but it must have been by passive radiation. The animals occur on all the larger islands of the archipelago, including North-, Middle-, South-, Little-Andaman, Rutland, Interview and on the Ritchie's Archipelago.

Terra Typica
Port Blair, Andaman islands

Localities
Majabandar, Port Blair

Biotope
Phelsuma andamanense lives on Banana trees, coconut palms, screw pines and on Sisal plants. It is often found in plantations and in and around gardens. The climate on the Andaman Islands is warm and humid all year round, with temperatures ranging from 24° C to 32° C, an average rainfall of 3200 mm and an average relative humidity of 75%.

Synonyms
Phelsuma andamanense - BLYTH 1861
Gecko chameleon - TYTLER 1864
Phelsuma madagascariensis - LOVERIDGE 1942
Phelsuma andamanensis - MERTENS 1962
Phelsuma andamanensis - BÖRNER 1984
Phelsuma andamanense - KLUGE 1993
Phelsuma andamanensis - RÖSLER 2000

3- Seychelles day gecko, Phelsuma astriata

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Phelsuma astriata, the Seychelles (small) day gecko or stripeless day gecko is a species of lizard in the Gekkonidae family endemicto the Seychelles.

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangroveforests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, plantations, rural gardens, and urban areas. It is threatened by habitat loss.It lives in tropical areas. it eats vegetables of almost any kind.

Subspecies :

There are 3 subspecies of Phelsuma astriata.[2]

- Phelsuma astriata astriata, Found on the islands of Mahé, Praslin, Silhouette, Thérèse, Astove, Frégate

-Phelsuma astriata semicarinata, northeastern islands of the Inner Seychelles, Denis Island, Daros Island, St. Joseph and La Réunion[3](introduced)

-Phelsuma astriata astovei, Astove

Conservation status :

Scientific classification:

Kingdom:Animalia

Phylum:Chordata

Class:Reptilia

Order:Squamata

Suborder:Lacertilia

Family:Gekkonidae

Subfamily:Gekkoninae

Genus:Phelsuma

Species:P. astriata

Binomial name:

Phelsuma astriata
Tornier, 1901

References:

Gerlach, J. & Ineich, I. 2006. Phelsuma astriata. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 28 July 2007.
Jump up^ Species Phelsuma astriata at The Reptile Database
Jump up^ (French)[Mozzi, Déso & Probst, 2005. Un nouveau gecko vert introduit à la Réunion: Le Phelsuma astriata semicarinata (Cheke, 1982). - Bulletin Phaethon 21: 1-4 http://reptilvar.free.fr/Gecko_introduit_Reunion.pdf]

4- Barbour's day gecko, Phelsuma barbouri

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Barbour's day gecko (Phelsuma barbouri) is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is endemic to central Madagascar. It is diurnal and typically dwells on rocks. Barbour's day gecko feeds on insects and nectar.

Barbour's day gecko

Scientific classification :

Kingdom:Animalia

Phylum:Chordata

Subphylum:Vertebrata

Class:Reptilia

Order:Squamata

Suborder:Gekkota

Family:Gekkonidae

Subfamily:Gekkoninae

Genus:Phelsuma

Species:P. barbouri

Binomial name :

Phelsuma barbouri
Loveridge, 1942[1]

Etymology :

The specific name, barbouri, as well as the common name, Barbour's day gecko, are in honor of American herpetologist Thomas Barbour.[2]

Description :

This lizard is a middle-sized day gecko. It can reach a total length of about 13.5 cm (5.3 in). The body colour is brownish green or dark green. Both a dark brown dorso-lateral and a lateral stripe extend from head to tail. The extremities are normally brown. The tail is unicoloured green and slightly flattened.

Geographic range :

This species inhabits the highlands of central Madagascar in the Ankaratra Mountains.

Habitat :

In contrast to other lizards of the genus Phelsuma, P. barbouri typically lives on stones on the ground or on rocks. The climate of their habitat is extremely harsh. There is a huge difference in temperature between night and day, and between different seasons. The maximum day temperature is 30 °C (86 °F). At night, it is cool and foggy.

Diet :

These day geckos feed on various insects and other invertebrates.

Behaviour :

These animals often live in small groups. During the day, they flatten their bodies to catch as much sun as possible. This way they can reach their preferred body temperature. During the night and in the early morning, P. barbouri has a dark color but when basking, the body color becomes brighter.

Reproduction :

The females glue their eggs under stones. Since additional females may deposit their eggs at the same location, as many as 50 eggs may be found together. At a temperature of 28 °C (82 °F), the young will hatch after approximately 55 days. The neonates measure 32 mm (1.3 in).

Care and maintenance in captivity :

These animals should be housed in pairs and need a large terrarium which should provide many places to hide. Group breeding, however, is possible. The terrarium should be earth-based with a number of flat rocks present. It is important that there be some spot lights for basking. The daytime temperature should be around 29 °C (84 °F), while at night the temperature should drop to 20 °C (68 °F). In captivity, these animals can be fed crickets, wax moths, fruit flies, mealworms, and houseflies.

Courtesy to : www.phelsuma.org/main/taxonomy/barbouri/barbouri.html

Distribution :

Phelsuma barbouri is known from two localities in the higher mountain regions of Madagascar; the Ankaratra and the Andingitra Mountains where they occur above the tree line (2100-2600 m). Wether Phelsuma barbouri occurs on the mountain ridges between these two locations is uncertain. The type female (MCZ 11640) was collected by F.R. Wulsin in 1915, Loveridge (1942) indicated as Terra Typica "a forest between Tamatave and Tananarivo", which is probably not correct.

Terra Typica :

Forest between Tamatave and Antananarivo, Eastern Madagascar (Probably incorrect)

Biotope :

Phelsuma barbouri is the most terrestrial of all species within the genus Phelsuma. The animals are found on and around the many sun exposed rocky outcrops and boulders in this treeless habitat. The shrubs in this high altitude region are dominated by the Asteraceae (Psiadia, Helichrysum, Stoebe, Stenocline), Ericaceae (Erica, Agauria, Vaccinum), Podocarpaceae (Podocarpus), Rhamnaceae (Phylica) and Rubiaceae plant families. The rock outcrops host a drought-tolerant flora including Aloe, Kalanchoe and Helichrysum. In this high mountain climate the temperature strongly differs between day and night. At night the temperature often drops under 0° C in the austral winter. Snow has been recorded on the Andringitra Massif during winter, and the temperature can fall as low as -11°C (Saboureau 1962, Paulian et al. 1971). Further daily temperature extremes in the habitat can reach over 30°C (Langrand and Goodman 1997). Rainfall is around 2,500 mm per year on the wetter eastern slopes of these mountains, but is considerably less on the western slopes. The temperature range and intense sunlight can sometimes lead to arid conditions in the dry season. The average temperatures vary between 17° C in the austral summer and only 11° C in the winter.

Description:

Phelsuma barbouri is a medium sized Gecko, which can reach up to 13 cm. The body is compact and a little flattened. The main colouration is brownish with greenish dorsal stripes. In some animals the tail is Turkish blue. The ventral part is light-grey. The upper scales around the eye are somewhat enlarged, forming a shade. Also the darker shedding, compared to other species, and the crest above the eye probably serve as form of protection from the high UV radiation in its habitat.

References :

Jump up^ ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System). www.itis.gov.
Jump up^ Beolens B, Watkins M, Grayson M. 2011. The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5. (Phelsuma barbouri, p. 16).

Christenson, Leann and Greg (2003). Day Geckos In Captivity. Ada, Oklahoma: Living Art Publishing. p. 115. ISBN 0-9638130-2-1.
Henkel, F.-W., and W. Schmidt (1995) Amphibien und Reptilien Madagaskars, der Maskarenen, Seychellen und Komoren. Stuttgart: Ulmer. ISBN 3-8001-7323-9
McKeown, Sean (1993) The general care and maintenance of day geckos. Lakeside, California: Advanced Vivarium Systems.

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Subspecies :

- Phelsuma astriata astriata, Found on the islands of Mahé, Praslin, Silhouette, Thérèse, Astove, Frégate

-Phelsuma astriata semicarinata, northeastern islands of the Inner Seychelles, Denis Island, Daros Island, St. Joseph and La Réunion[3](introduced)

-Phelsuma astriata astovei, Astove

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References :

Jump up^ Beolens B, Watkins M, Grayson M. 2011. The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5. (Phelsuma barbouri, p. 16).

McKeown, Sean (1993) The general care and maintenance of day geckos. Lakeside, California: Advanced Vivarium Systems.

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