About Giant Day Geckos
Day geckos are diurnal and live in trees. In the genus Phelsuma, the giant day gecko is the largest species, as the name would suggest. When fully grown they can be about one foot in length.
Besides, red markings, they may also have small blue spots on their body. They are usually bright green but can be a bluish-green color as well. When they get stressed they become dark green and their red marks become more orange. The geckos bright colors help to camouflage them, making it easier for them to hunt prey.
They make a call by clicking their tongue against the roof of their mouth. The sound produced by this motion sounds similar to a frog.
Giant Day Geckos in the Wild
Habitat
They live in the canopy trees of tropical rainforests and palms of coconut plantations.
Location
They are widely distributed in northern and northwest Madagascar; they were also accidentally introduced to Florida and Hawaii.
Diet
They feed on insects and invertebrates.
Population Status
This species is listed as a species of "least concern," though their numbers are currently decreasing due to collecting for the pet trade and deforestation.
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