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Phelsuma andamanense
(Andaman Islands Day Gecko)
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| Scientific Name | Phelsuma andamanense |
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| Common Name | Andaman Islands Day Gecko |
| CITES Status | Appendix II Protected |
| Life Span | unknown |
| Period | Diurnal |
| Diet | unknown |
| Length | 6" (152mm) |
| Weight | unknown |
| Terrestrial | unknown |
| Distrobution | India: Andaman Islands, Nicobar Islands (AUSTIN et al. 2004)
Terra typica: Andaman Islands
Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal |
| Notes | None |
| Sub-Species | None |
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| Humidity | unknown |
Daytime Temp | unknown |
| Nighttime Temp | unknown |
Basking Temp | unknown |
| Groups OK | unknown |
Territorial Males | unknown |
| Difficulty | unknown |
Temp-Sexed | unknown |
| Incubation Temp | 82° F |
Incubation Time | 60 - 68 days |
| Food | unknown |
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| A small to mid sized species reaching a total length of 6" (152mm). These day geckos are generally bright green in color with reddish brown spots on the back of the head and continue down the back. The males have a blue green colored tail while the females tail are the same color as the rest of the body. |
References
Apr 2006 - DayGecko.com
Mar 2006 - The EMBL Reptile Database
Mar 2006 - Phelsuma andamanense BLYTH 1861: 108
Mar 2006 - Gecko chameleon TYTLER 1864 (nom. subst.)
Mar 2006 - Phelsuma andamanense - BOULENGER 1885: 212
Mar 2006 - Phelsuma madagascariensis andamanense - LOVERIDGE 1942: 467
Mar 2006 - Phelsuma andamanensis - MERTENS 1962
Mar 2006 - Phelsuma andamanensis - BRNER 1984
Mar 2006 - Phelsuma andamanense - KLUGE 1993
Mar 2006 - Phelsuma andamanensis - RSLER 2000: 101
Mar 2006 - Phelsuma andamanense - BERGHOF 2005: 89
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