Biology:Phelsuma nigristriata

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Short description: Species of lizard

Phelsuma nigristriata
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Phelsuma
Species:
P. nigristriata
Binomial name
Phelsuma nigristriata
Meier, 1984
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The Island day gecko (Phelsuma nigristriata) is a species of gecko.[2]

Distribution

Phelsuma nigristriata is endemic to Mayotte.[2]

Description

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

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

Phelsuma Nigristriata 1.jpg

References

  • Meier, 1984 : Zwei neue Formen der Gattung Phelsuma von den Komoren (Sauria: Gekkonidae). Salamandra, vol. 20, n. 1, p. 32-38.

Wikidata ☰ Q1263486 entry